much (mŭch)
adj., more (môr, mōr), most (mōst).
Great in quantity, degree, or extent: not much rain; much affection.

n.

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

adv., more, most.

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

idiom:

as much

1. Almost the same: I thought as much. She said as much.

[Middle English muche, short for muchel, from Old English mycel.]

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