The difference between Highly and Much

When used as adverbs, highly means in a high or esteemed manner, whereas much means to a great extent.


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 Highly and Much

  1. Highly as an adverb:

    In a high or esteemed manner.

    Examples:

    "He spoke highly of you."

  2. Highly as an adverb:

    Extremely; greatly; very much.

    Examples:

    "He is in a highly visible job."

  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."