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Understanding the Context

(in combinations such as 'as much', 'this much') Used to indicate, demonstrate or compare the quantity of something. MUCH definition: great in quantity, measure, or degree. See examples of much used in a sentence. You use much to indicate the great intensity, extent, or degree of something such as an action, feeling, or change.

Key Insights

Much is usually used with 'so', 'too', and 'very', and in negative clauses with this meaning.