The difference between Much and Plenty
When used as determiners, much means a large amount of, whereas plenty means much, enough.
When used as pronouns, much means a large amount or great extent, whereas plenty means more than enough.
When used as adverbs, much means to a great extent, whereas plenty means more than sufficiently.
When used as adjectives, much means large, great, whereas plenty means plentiful.
Plenty is also noun with the meaning: a more-than-adequate amount.
check bellow for the other definitions of Much and Plenty
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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."
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Plenty as a noun:
A more-than-adequate amount.
Examples:
"We are lucky to live in a land of peace and plenty."
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Plenty as a pronoun:
More than enough.
Examples:
"I think six eggs should be plenty for this recipe."
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Plenty as an adverb:
More than sufficiently.
Examples:
"This office is plenty big enough for our needs."
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Plenty as an adverb (colloquial):
, very.
Examples:
"She was plenty mad at him."
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Plenty as an adjective (obsolete):
plentiful