Cool MateMeaning of Not much
A phrase used to indicate a small amount or a lack of something.
In simple words: Not a lot; a small amount.
Not much in a sentence
- There is not much left in the fridge.
- I don't have much time today; just not much at all.
- Not much happened during the meeting, it was quite dull.
- She said there was not much interest in the project.
- There’s not much to see here; it’s pretty empty.
- Not much has changed since the last time we spoke.
How to use Not much
Used informally to indicate a lack of quantity or significance. Common in casual conversations but might not be suitable for formal contexts.
Grammar pattern
standalone phrase
Memory hint
Imagine a tiny pebble – that's 'not much'!
Related words
Collocations with Not much
- not much time
- not much to do
- not much money
- not much left
- not much interest
Common mistakes with Not much
- Using 'not much' in formal writing.
- Confusing it with 'not many' which refers to countable nouns.
- Using as a standalone answer without context.
Not much appears in
Not much in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
مش كتير
مش كتير؛ كمية قليلة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
বেশি কিছু না
খুব বেশি নয়; অল্প পরিমাণ।
- GermanDeutsch
Nicht viel
Nicht viel; eine kleine Menge.
- SpanishEspañol
No mucho
No mucho; una pequeña cantidad.
- Persianفارسی
زیاد نه
نه خیلی زیاد؛ مقدار کمی.
- FrenchFrançais
Pas grand-chose
Pas beaucoup ; une petite quantité.
- Hindiहिन्दी
ज़्यादा नहीं
बहुत ज़्यादा नहीं; थोड़ी मात्रा।
- ItalianItaliano
Non molto
Non tanto; una piccola quantità.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Pouca coisa
Não muito; uma pequena quantidade.
- RussianРусский
Не так уж много
Не очень много; мало.
- Urduاردو
زیادہ نہیں
زیادہ نہیں؛ تھوڑی مقدار۔
- Chinese中文
没多少
不多；少量。
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Frequently asked questions about Not much
What does Not much mean?
Not a lot; a small amount.
What is the definition of Not much?
A phrase used to indicate a small amount or a lack of something.
How do you use Not much in a sentence?
There is not much left in the fridge.
Can you give another example of Not much?
I don't have much time today; just not much at all.
What are synonyms for Not much?
Common alternatives include a little, few, not a lot, scarcely, hardly any.
What words go with Not much?
It commonly pairs with not much time, not much to do, not much money, not much left, not much interest.
What are common mistakes when using Not much?
Using 'not much' in formal writing. Confusing it with 'not many' which refers to countable nouns. Using as a standalone answer without context.
How do you pronounce Not much?
US: //nɑt mʌtʃ//, UK: //nɒt mʌtʃ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Not much?
Used informally to indicate a lack of quantity or significance. Common in casual conversations but might not be suitable for formal contexts.