We use the quantifiers much, many, a lot of, lots of to talk about quantities, amounts and degree. We can use them with a noun (as a determiner) or without a noun (as a pronoun). โ€ฆ The meaning of MUCH is great in quantity, amount, extent, or degree.

Context Explanation

How to use much in a sentence. You use much to indicate the great intensity, extent, or degree of something such as an action, feeling, or change. Much is usually used with 'so', 'too', and 'very', and in negative clauses with this meaning. (in combinations such as 'as much', 'this much') Used to indicate, demonstrate or compare the quantity of something.

Insight Material

Much is used as an adjective or adverb, but it always means a large quantity, extent, or degree. When something hurts very much, it's very painful, and when your friend says your gift is very much appreciated, she's emphasizing how happy it made her. MUCH definition: great in quantity, measure, or degree. See examples of much used in a sentence.