When to Use "Much" vs. "Many"

Tip: Understanding the difference between “much” and “many” is essential when talking about quantities.

• Use “much” with uncountable nouns (things that cannot be counted individually, like water, time, or money).

  Example: I don’t have much time to study today.

Important! You cannot use much in affirmative sentences. In that case, use “a lot of”.

Example: We have a lot of money.

• Use “many” with countable nouns (things that can be counted individually, like books, apples, or people).

  Example: There are many students in the class.