Very much
Example: I like ice cream very much on hot days.
Definition
"Very much" is an adverbial phrase used to express a high degree or intensity of feeling, preference, or action. For example, in the sentence "I like ice cream very much on hot days," it emphasizes a strong liking for ice cream during warm weather.
Etymology
The phrase "very much" combines "very," derived from Old French "verai" meaning true or real, and "much," from Old English "mycel" meaning great in amount. Together, they emphasize an extreme degree, highlighting intensity or extent in expressions.
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"Very much" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used expressions.
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