very much

IPA/vˈɛɹi mˈʌtʃ/
IPA/vˈɛɹi mˈʌtʃ/

very much — adverb

1. used to show that a feeling, opinion, or quality is strong, or that something ha

1.副詞A1
釋義

used to show that a feeling, opinion, or quality is strong, or that something happens to a large extent — for example, liking something very much, being very much better after an illness, or saying thank you very much.

例句

Maeve thanked the librarian very much for finding the rare book.

verb + object + very much — end of clause position

After a few days, Noor felt very much better and walked to the market.

very much + comparative adjective (better)

同義詞
  • a lot

    less formal; common in everyday speech: 'I like it a lot'

  • greatly

    more formal; typically used with verbs of feeling: 'I greatly appreciate your help'

  • a great deal

    slightly more formal than 'a lot'; works with verbs and comparatives: 'it changed a great deal'

  • extremely

    stronger in intensity; used before adjectives and adverbs, not after verbs

反義詞
  • a little

    indicates a small degree: 'I like it a little'

  • slightly

    used with comparatives: 'slightly better'

  • not at all

    zero degree: 'I do not like it at all'

文法句型

verb + (object) + very much

very much + comparative adjective

very much + past participle

very much + like/as

thank + person + very much

用法筆記

In negative sentences, 'very much' often follows 'not' directly: 'I do not very much like spicy food' (BrE) or more commonly 'I do not like spicy food very much'. With certain verbs of feeling (appreciate, doubt, regret, enjoy), 'very much' can appear before the verb in more formal or careful English: 'We very much regret the delay.'

常見錯誤

❌I am very much like swimming.
✅I like swimming very much.
💡'very much' does not go before a main verb that takes an object in simple positive statements; it goes after the verb phrase.
❌She is very much beautiful.
✅She is very beautiful.
💡'very much' is not used before plain adjectives; use 'very' instead. 'Very much' only goes before comparatives (better, bigger) or past participles used as adjectives (interested, surprised).