much · det
much (A LOT OF)
C1 a lot of
Dictionary examples:
Much work remains to be done. (19.4)
Much of the evidence was unreliable. (46.3)
not much of a sth
C1 used when you want to say that a person or thing is not a very good example of something
Dictionary examples:
I'm not much of a cook. (13.8)
It's not much of a job, but it pays the bills. (17.0)
much (QUESTION)
A1 In questions, "much" is used to ask about the amount of something.
Dictionary examples:
How much homework is too much homework? (0.0)
How much money can buy happiness? (0.0)
How much fun is too much fun? (0.0)
Was there much food there? (8.4)
How much money will I need for the taxi? (12.9)
How much do these shoes cost? (17.5)
much (NEGATIVE)
A2 In negative sentences, "much" is used to say that there is not a large amount of something.
Dictionary examples:
I don't have much talent, but I have many excuses. (0.0)
I don't have much hair left, just five lonely strands. (0.0)
I don't have much luck with dates, only bad jokes. (0.0)
"Is there any wine left?" "Not much." (9.4)
She doesn't earn much money. (18.2)
Peter didn't say much in the meeting. (21.3)
too much/so much
A2 a large amount of something, often more than you want
Dictionary examples:
There's too much homework! My brain is full! (0.0)
I have so much homework, my bag is going to school alone! (0.0)
There's too much noise! Even my ears want earplugs! (0.0)
I've had so much food. (11.4)
I'd love to come but I've got too much work. (16.5)