not much

phrase

1
: to not be very good, important, or impressive
The food wasn't much.
2
: a small amount of (something)
That wasn't much help.
There isn't much difference between the two.
There's not much food in the house.

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In both cases the buyer gets a number that moves with the company's valuation, and not much else. — Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 Safe and smart practices for walking your dog Walking your dog is an amazing way to bond with your dog while sharing experiences, and there’s not much more charming than the sight of a dog sniffing fresh air; however, safety is critical. — Tanya Edwards, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2026 You're also restricted to Program exposure for movies, reinforcing that this is a camera for occasional off-the-cuff video clips and not much more. — Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 31 July 2026 Another staff member watched the couple leave the hospital not much later. — Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for not much

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“Not much.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/not%20much. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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