How to Use "Much" with Example Sentences

much (adv): a great deal

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Used with verbs:

"I would much prefer to eat at home tonight."
(prefer)

"She doesn't visit much anymore."
(visit)

"The house looks much the same as it did twenty years ago."
(looks, seems, be: is/am/are)

"The photo wasn't enhanced much from the original."
(enhanced)

Used with adjectives:

"I feel much worse now."
(worse, better)

much (adj): great in amount

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Used with nouns:

"After much speculation, the truth finally came out."
(speculation)

"Our grandchildren give us much amusement."
(amusement, joy, happiness)

"His performance gives us much doubt about his work."
(doubt, uncertainty)

"I don't have much money."
(money, time)