Such vs. So Much 

"Such" vs. "So Much" in the English Grammar

What Are Their Main Differences?

The key difference between 'such' and 'so' is that 'such' is used as a determiner and 'so' is used as an adverb.

Differences

When to Use 'So'?

'So':

is used before adjectives and adverbs to make them stronger. And it means 'very'.

Example

The river water is so cold that I cannot even touch it.

The runner ran so fast around the square.

Usage of 'So Much'

1.

'So much':

is used before comparative adjectives and comparative adverbs.

Example

She used to be so much prettier.

We need to do it so much more quickly.

'So much':

is used before an uncountable noun to make it stronger.

Example

They didn't have so much money.

They wasted so much water on this garden.

When to Use 'Such'?

'Such':

is used before noun phrases to make them stronger. And it means 'very'.

Example

Those are such delicious chocolates.

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