how much

English

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Pronunciation

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Determiner

how much

  1. (interrogative) What amount or quantity (of something stated or implied).
    How much (cheese) is left in the fridge? - This is how much we've got left.
    How much of a problem will that cause the government?
  2. (specifically, when referring to the cost of an item) What amount of money.
    How much do you want for it?
    How much is it?
    How much is it worth?

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Adverb

how much

  1. (interrogative) To what degree; to what extent.
    How much do you like me?
    It's a real bargain, considering both its price and how much in need of one we are.

Translations

Interjection

how much?

  1. (UK, slang, obsolete) you what? huh?

References

  • (interjection): 1873, John Camden Hotten, The Slang Dictionary

References

  • how much”, in OneLook Dictionary Search.