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). … You use much to indicate the great intensity, extent, or degree of something such as an action, feeling, or change.

Context Explanation

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. 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.

Insight Material

Definition of much adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more. MUCH definition: great in quantity, measure, or degree. See examples of much used in a sentence.