much

(noun) a great amount or extent. Example: "They did much for humanity."

(adj) (quantifier used with mass nouns) great in quantity or degree or extent. Synonyms: much(prenominal) (vs. little). Examples: "Not much rain." "Much affection." "Much grain is in storage."

(adv) to a great degree or extent. Example: "She's much better now."

(adv) very. Example: "He was much annoyed."

(adv) to a very great degree or extent. Synonyms: a lot, lots, a good deal, a great deal, very much. Examples: "I feel a lot better." "We enjoyed ourselves very much." "She was very much interested." "This would help a great deal."

(adv) (degree adverb used before a noun phrase) for all practical purposes but not completely. Synonyms: practically. Examples: "Much the same thing happened every time." "Practically everything in hinduism is the manifestation of a god."

(adv) frequently or in great quantities. Synonyms: a great deal, often. Examples: "I don't drink much." "I don't travel much."