MUCH, adv. In a great degree; by far; qualifying adjectives of the comparative degree; as much more, much stronger, much heavier, much more splendid, much higher. So we say, much less, much smaller, much less distinguished, much weaker, much finer.

MUCH, n. A great quantity; a great deal.

As much, an equal quantity; used as an adjective or noun. Return as much bread as you borrowed. If you borrow money, return as much as you receive. So we say, twice as much, five times as much, that is, twice or five times the quantity.

So much, an equal quantity or a certain quantity, as a noun; to an equal degree, or to a certain degree, as an adverb.

Too much, an excessive quantity, as a noun; to an excessive degree, as an adverb.

To make much of, to value highly; to prize or to treat with great kindness and attention.

Much at one, nearly of equal value, effect or influence.