MUCH (3)

Much, adv. [[Cf. Icel. mjök. See Much, a.]] To a great degree or extent; greatly; abundantly; far; nearly. “Much suffering heroes.” Pope. Thou art much mightier than we. Gen. xxvi. 16. Excellent speech becometh not a fool, much less do lying lips a prince. Prov. xvii. 7. Henceforth I fly not death, nor would prolong Life much. Milton. All left the world much as they found it. Sir W. Temple.