how much (/haʊ ˈmʌtʃ/)

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🔊 /haʊ ˈmʌtʃ/

Meaning

Meaning: what quantity/price

Used to ask about an amount, especially of uncountable things or price.

Examples

🗣 How much does this beautiful silk scarf cost in your shop?

Etymology

A combination of ‘how’ and ‘much’ (Old English ‘mycel’, great).

How & Where It’s Used

Used for prices and uncountable amounts.

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Tags: question, quantity

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