much: Meaning and Definition of

much

1. great in quantity, measure, or degree: too much cake.

1. a great quantity, measure, or degree: Much of his research was unreliable.
2. a great, important, or notable thing or matter: The house is not much to look at.
3. to make much of trivial matters.
1. to treat, represent, or consider as of great importance:to make much of trivial matters.
2. to treat with great consideration; show fondness for; flatter.

1. to a great extent or degree; greatly; far: to talk too much; much heavier.
2. nearly, approximately, or about: This is much like the others.
3. We need exercise, much as we need nourishment.
1. almost the same as:We need exercise, much as we need nourishment.
2. however much:Much as she wanted to stay at the party, she had to leave.