very much adverb 2determiner 1 adverb2 •To a very great extent.His two cousins are very much alike.I am very much aware you'd very much like to see me again. •Without doubt; indeed.Contrary to recent reports of her death, I can confirm that she is very much alive. determiner1 •A very large amount of (something stated or implied).We don't have very much wine left.Do you have very much work still to do?