BGR on MSN: Here's how much your original iPhone is worth today Much is used as an adjective or adverb, but it always means a large quantity, extent, or degree. When something hurts very much, it's very painful, and when your friend says your gift is very much appreciated, she's emphasizing how happy it made her. (in combinations such as 'as much', 'this much') Used to indicate, demonstrate or compare the quantity of something.

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