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Rule "mach vs much"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: mach vs much
Message: Did you mean <suggestion>how much</suggestion>?
Category: Commonly Confused Words (ID: CONFUSED_WORDS)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • Do you know how mach it weights?
    Correction suggestion: how much
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • The engine develops 131.7kN and the speed of the aircraft is Mach 2.
  • How Match.com Got Women to Sign Up for Online Dating.
  • Now that we know how match() works ...
ID: MACH_MUCH [1]
Version: 6.8-SNAPSHOT (2025-10-27 22:33:07 +0100)