The difference between Few and Much
When used as determiners, few means an indefinite, but usually small, number of, whereas much means a large amount of.
When used as pronouns, few means few people, few things, whereas much means a large amount or great extent.
Much is also adverb with the meaning: to a great extent.
Much is also adjective with the meaning: large, great.
check bellow for the other definitions of Few and Much
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Few as a pronoun:
Few people, few things.
Examples:
"Many are called, but few are chosen."
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Much as an adjective (obsolete):
Large, great.
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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."
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Much as an adverb:
Often; frequently.
Examples:
"Does he get drunk much?"
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Much as a pronoun:
A large amount or great extent.
Examples:
"From those to whom much has been given much is expected."