to a very great degree or extent; "we enjoyed ourselves very much"; "she was very much interested"; "this would help a great deal
a dead metaphor, dull when spelled correctly, worse when misspelled alot Passable in conversation as a substitute for much or many, it is better avoided in writing
A lot is always two words: She has a lot of friends A lot is always two words: She has a lot of friends
to a very great degree or extent; "we enjoyed ourselves very much"; "she was very much interested"; "this would help a great deal"