adverb
to a very great degree or extent (Freq. 14)
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I feel a lot better
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we enjoyed ourselves very much
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she was very much interested
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this would help a great deal
• Syn: ↑a lot, ↑lots, ↑a good deal, ↑a great deal, ↑much
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very much
— used for emphasis
She is very much [=entirely, decidedly] in control of the situation.
The company is still very much an important part of the community.
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Main Entry: ↑much
Useful english dictionary. 2012.