much

UK: mʌtʃ | US: mʌtʃ

Definition

  1. adj. a large amount or quantity of something

  2. adv. to a great extent or degree

  3. pron. a large amount or part

Structure

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Etymology

The word "much" originates from Old English mycel or micel, meaning "great in quantity or size." It evolved from Proto-Germanic mikilaz, which shares roots with Old Norse mikill and Gothic mikils. Over time, the spelling simplified to "much" in Middle English, retaining its core meaning of abundance or intensity. As a foundational Germanic word, it lacks separable morphemes in modern English.

Examples

  1. She didn’t eat much at dinner.

  2. How much does this book cost?

  3. He talks too much during meetings.

  4. There isn’t much time left to finish the project.

  5. Thank you very much for your help.