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Coincidence Posted 14 years ago
Vocabulary

Much to the annoyance

Hello,
I have a problem understanding this sentence:

He likes to play his music loud, much to the annoyance of his girlfriend.

I understand 'to the annoyance of..", but what does the word 'much' mean here?
Is it simply 'a lot/ to a great degree' or it means 'much as/ although' ?

He likes to play his music loud, although it annoys his girlfriend.

Thank you!
Kind regards.
  

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Hi, Yes, it expresses a greater degree. eg to the annoyance of his girl-friend . It annoys her.

— Clive

  • Hi, Yes, it expresses a greater degree.
  • eg to the annoyance of his girl-friend .
  • It annoys her.
  • eg much to the annoyance of his girl-friend .
  • It annoys her a lot.
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Hi,

Yes, it expresses a greater degree.

eg to the annoyance of his girl-friend. It annoys her.
eg much to the annoyance of his girl-friend. It annoys her a lot.

Clive
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