much
Translation
much, a lot of
Examples
I don't have much time.
I don't have much time.
Thank you very much.
Thank you very much.
It's much colder today.
It's much colder today.
Grammar Patterns
((uncountable noun)) a large amount of (sth.) I don't have much money.
((verb)) ((very)) much to a great extent Thank you very much.
much ((comparative)) by a great amount It's much better now.
Similar Words
Synonyms: a lot of, a great deal of; Antonyms: little, a little
Etymology
From Old English 'mycel' meaning 'large, great'.
Memory Tips
Use 'much' for uncountable things (like time, money) and 'many' for countable things (like books, friends).