Much, many and a lot of 📕

These words all mean "a large amount" or "a large number".

In everyday English

In positive sentences we usually say a lot of. Much sounds very formal in positive sentences.

✓ I have a lot of work today.

✗ I have much work today.

In negative sentences and questions, much and many are normal:

I don't have much time.

Are there many students in your class?

How much does it cost?

How many brothers do you have?

Too much, too many

Too means "more than is good":

There is too much sugar in this coffee.

There are too many cars in the city.

✗ How much people live here?

✓ How many people live here?