The difference between Much and Very much
When used as adverbs, much means to a great extent, whereas very much means extremely. (used to modify a verb. to modify an adjective or an adverb, very is used.).
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 Much and Very much
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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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Very much as an adverb:
Extremely. (Used to modify a verb. To modify an adjective or an adverb, very is used.)
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Very much as an adverb:
Indeed.