Definition and meaning of English word "much"
much
/mʌtʃ/
Meaning
determinerA large amount of.
How to use
The determiner 'much' is used to indicate a large, but indefinite quantity of something. For example, 'I don't have much money.' A common learner mistake is to use 'much' with countable nouns in the affirmative; 'much' is typically used with uncountable nouns or in negative sentences.
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much
Example
I have much to do today.
She has much experience in marketing.
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Common phrases
- much to learn— a large amount to study or understand
- not much to say— little to communicate or express
- how much does it cost— what is the price or expense
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What does the English word "much" mean?▼
The English word "much" means "much" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "I have much to do today." (which translates as "much").
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