We use the quantifiers much, many, a lot of, lots of to talk about quantities, amounts and degree. We can use them with a noun (as a determiner) or without a noun (as a pronoun). … many or much?

Understanding the Context

Many is used with words for things that we can count. Much is used with words for things that we cannot count. Compare: Do you have many things to do today? Do you have much work to do today?

Key Insights

I didn't eat many cookies. I didn't eat much cake.