a great deal

Adv.	1.	a great deal - to a very great degree or extent; "we enjoyed ourselves very much"; "she was very much interested"; "this would help a great deal" Synonyms: a good deal, a lot, very much, much
	2.	a great deal - frequently or in great quantities; "I don't drink much"; "I don't travel much" Synonyms: often, much

much, often