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Much is defined as to a greater degree.

(adverb)

An example of much used as an adverb is someone saying they much more money, meaning they make a lot more money, than they used to.

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adjective more, most

Obsolete many in number
great in quantity, amount, degree, etc.

Origin: ME muche < muchel, large, much < OE mycel, large in size or quantity < IE base *meĝ(h)-, large > Gr megas, L magnus

adverb more, most

to a great degree or extent: much happier
just about; almost; nearly: much the same as yesterday
at frequent intervals; often: do you dine out much?

noun

a great amount or quantity: much to be done
something great, unusual, or outstanding: not much to look at

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adjective more more (môr, mōr), most most (mōst)

Great in quantity, degree, or extent: not much rain; much affection.

noun

A large quantity or amount: Much has been written.
Something great or remarkable: The campus wasn't much to look at.

adverb more more, most most

To a great degree or extent: much smarter.
Just about; almost: much the same.
Frequently; often: doesn't get out much.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English muche

Origin: , short for muchel

Origin: , from Old English mycel; see meg- in Indo-European roots

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