This much
adverb
Used to indicate the amount or extent of something.
I can only help you this much.

Often appears as...
- love you this much
- show this much
adverb
Used to emphasize that a situation is serious or extreme.
I didn't realize you were this much in trouble.

Often appears as...
- care this much
- mean this much
adverb
Used to indicate the amount or extent of something.
I can only help you this much.

Often appears as...
- love you this much
- show this much
adverb
Used to emphasize that a situation is serious or extreme.
I didn't realize you were this much in trouble.

Often appears as...
- care this much
- mean this much
Definition 1 of 2

Physical Demonstration
Often accompanied by a gesture to show actual distance or size.

You need to cut the cloth this much (showing with hands).
Quantifying Effort
Used when conveying the limit of one's ability or willingness to do something.

I've contributed this much time already.
Subjective Value
Used to express a personal measurement of worth or value.

To me, our friendship is worth this much.
Physical Demonstration
Often accompanied by a gesture to show actual distance or size.

You need to cut the cloth this much (showing with hands).
Quantifying Effort
Used when conveying the limit of one's ability or willingness to do something.

I've contributed this much time already.
Subjective Value
Used to express a personal measurement of worth or value.

To me, our friendship is worth this much.
Physical Demonstration
Often accompanied by a gesture to show actual distance or size.

You need to cut the cloth this much (showing with hands).
Quantifying Effort
Used when conveying the limit of one's ability or willingness to do something.

I've contributed this much time already.
Subjective Value
Used to express a personal measurement of worth or value.

To me, our friendship is worth this much.
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