Dictionary entry

Much (3)

Webster's Dictionary 1913

Much, adv. [Cf. Icel. mjök. See Much, a.] To a great degree or extent; greatly; abundantly; far; nearly. “Much suffering heroes.” Pope.

Thou art much mightier than we. Gen. xxvi. 16.

Excellent speech becometh not a fool, much less do lying lips a prince. Prov. xvii. 7.

Henceforth I fly not death, nor would prolong

Life much. Milton.

All left the world much as they found it. Sir W. Temple.