英和和英

副詞

very much (not comparable)

1. To a very great extent.

   Synonyms: badly, intensely, strikingly; see also Thesaurus:extremely

   His two cousins are so very much alike.

   I am very much aware you'd very much like to see me again.

   That town was still very much a simple farming community, but something was very much the matter.

   ‘Did you enjoy your meal?’ ‘Very much.’ ‘And did you find it innovative?’ ‘Yes, very much so.’

2. Indeed.

   Synonyms: (Chester) above a bit, certainly, strikingly, really, verily; see also Thesaurus:actually

   • 2015 March 4, Louise Taylor, The Guardian‎:

     An apparent first-half spitting contest between Papiss Cissé and Jonny Evans provided unwanted controversy on a night when Ashley Young’s late winner kept Manchester United’s hopes of Champions League qualification very much alive.

関連する語

• so much

限定詞

very much

1. (often in negative constructions or questions) A very large amount of (something stated or implied).

   We don't have very much wine left.

   Do you have very much work still to do?