Much vs More
What’s the difference between them?
Much
Meaning:
Much means an indefinite large amount or degree.
Examples:
1. I was surprised by how much money he had.
2. He did so much for our family.
3. She loves him so much it's almost unbelievable.
More
Meaning:
Having greater importance, seriousness, or value; greater than others.
Examples:
1. I want more ice cream!
2. I need more time to finish this project.
3. We need more volunteers for this event.
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Synonyms
Antonyms
Much
1. A lot
2. Great deal
3. Considerable amount
4. Abundant
5. Copious
1. Little
2. Few
3. Decrease
4. Reverse
5. Nothingness
More
1) Further
2) Additionally
3) Besides
4) Moreover
5) Supplementary
1. Less
2. Decrease
3. Shrink
4. Dismiss
5. Abandon
Tricks for mastery
Useful tips to understand the difference between confusing words "Much", "More".
1. Remember that 'much' is used to describe an indefinite large amount or degree, while 'more' is used to describe something that is greater than others.
2. Use 'much' when referring to a large quantity or degree of something, and 'more' when referring to an amount that is greater than the rest.
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Frequently asked questions
When should 'much' be used?
Much should be used when referring to an indefinite large amount or degree. For example, you might say 'I have much work to do' or 'She has much knowledge in this subject'.
When is the appropriate context for using 'more'?
More should be used when referring to something that is greater than other things. For example, you might say 'This store has more selection than the other' or 'This product is more expensive than the other'.
Do the two words share the same pronunciation?
No, these two words are not pronounced the same way. Much is pronounced with a long u sound, while more is pronounced with an 'uh' sound.
What are some common mistakes people make when using these words?
One common mistake people make when using these words is using more instead of much. Another mistake is not paying attention to the pronunciation of the two words. People also tend to confuse the two words when writing, so it's important to be mindful of the context when using them.
Fill in the gaps to check yourself
1. I have _______ money than I need.
2. I have _______ knowledge than my brother.
3. I have _______ experience in this field.
4. We must take this problem _______ seriously.
5. This project requires _______ dedication.
6. We need _______ time to complete this task.
1. I have more money than I need.
Explanation: More - The comparison is between two amounts of money, so more is the better choice because it indicates a higher amount than what is needed.
2. I have much knowledge than my brother.
Explanation: more - The comparison is between the amount of knowledge of two people, so more is the better choice because it indicates a larger amount than the other.
3. I have much experience in this field.
Explanation: Much - The comparison is between the amount of experience of one person, so much is the better choice because it indicates a greater amount than none.
4. We must take this problem much more seriously.
Explanation: More - The comparison is between the seriousness of how two groups view the problem, so more is the better choice because it indicates a greater amount of seriousness than the other.
5. This project requires much more dedication.
Explanation: More - The comparison is between the amount of dedication of two groups, so more is the better choice because it indicates a greater amount than the other.
6. We need much more time to complete this task.
Explanation: More - The comparison is between the amount of time of two groups, so more is the better choice because it indicates a larger amount than the other.
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