much
To great extent
Much indicates a large quantity or degree.
It modifies verbs (I don't sleep much), adjectives (much better), and stands alone as a pronoun (Much remains unknown).
Much typically appears in negative constructions and questions; in positive statements, *a lot* often sounds more natural.
How much does it cost?
That's too much.
Much as I'd like to help, I can't.
As an adjective, much is somewhat formal: much deliberation, much ado.
Sufficient quantity, and then some
- lotsLarge amount, or parcels
- abundanceAmple supply, overflowing
- multitudeVery large number
- numerousExisting in great quantity
plethora · myriad · scores · bulk · mass · heap · loads · tons
To significant degree
- highlyTo great extent
- considerablyBy a large margin
- substantiallyTo a significant degree
- significantlyTo meaningful extent
extensively · immensely · enormously · vastly · tremendously · exceedingly · decidedly · markedly
At frequent intervals
- frequentlyHappening many times
- regularlyAt fixed intervals
- commonlyWith frequent occurrence
- repeatedlyMany times over
habitually · routinely · constantly · continually · persistently · recurrently · customarily · typically
Additional quantity
- greaterMore in degree
- furtherTo a greater degree
- additionalBeyond the existing amount
- extraAdditional, beyond necessary
increased · exceeding · surpassing · outweighing · beyond · above · over
plenty
Sufficient quantity, and then some
numerous · plethora · myriad · scores · bulk · mass · heap · loads · tons · oodles
greatly
To significant degree
- highlyTo great extent
- considerablyBy a large margin
- substantiallyTo a significant degree
significantly · extensively · immensely · enormously · vastly · tremendously · exceedingly · decidedly · markedly · notably
often
At frequent intervals
- frequentlyHappening many times
- regularlyAt fixed intervals
- commonlyWith frequent occurrence
repeatedly · habitually · routinely · constantly · continually · persistently · recurrently · customarily · typically · usually
more
Additional quantity
- greaterMore in degree
- furtherTo a greater degree
- additionalBeyond the existing amount
extra · increased · exceeding · surpassing · outweighing · beyond · above · over