very + adjective very pretty, very cold, very nice very + adverb very quickly, very slowly much + noncount noun -- usually used in a NEGATIVE sentence in American English (in affirmative sentences we will use "a lot of') I don't have much time. I don't have much money. She doesn't speak much English. very much = a lot / used after a verb. Also more commonly used with negative sentences, but you will hear it with affirmative sentences. (with affirmative sentences, we will use " a lot" I like him very much. She doesn't speak very much.

they are both used to exagerate something: I like you very much!! Very is an adjective or an adverb (it describes a noun or verb) Much is a determiner (how much quantity) or an adverb (describes a verb).