The difference between A lot and Much

When used as adverbs, a lot means very much, whereas much means to a great extent.


A lot is also noun with the meaning: a large amount.

Much is also determiner with the meaning: a large amount of.

Much is also pronoun with the meaning: a large amount or great extent.

Much is also adjective with the meaning: large, great.

check bellow for the other definitions of A lot and Much

  1. A lot as a noun:

    A large amount.

    Examples:

    "I have a lot of things to say."

  2. A lot as a noun:

    Many things, much.

    Examples:

    "'A lot depends on whether your parents agree."

  1. A lot as an adverb (informal):

    very much; a great deal; to a large extent.

    Examples:

    "Thanks a lot for listening to me."

    "It's a lot harder than it looks."

  2. A lot as an adverb (informal):

    often; frequently

    Examples:

    "I go swimming a lot."

  1. Much as an adjective (obsolete):

    Large, great.

  1. Much as an adverb:

    To a great extent.

    Examples:

    "I don't like fish much."

    "He is much fatter than I remember him."

    "He left her, much to the satisfaction of her other suitor."

  2. Much as an adverb:

    Often; frequently.

    Examples:

    "Does he get drunk much?"

  1. Much as a pronoun:

    A large amount or great extent.

    Examples:

    "From those to whom much has been given much is expected."