It can be an adverb (much smarter, much more easily), but it can also be an adjective (e.g. much has been said),
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There are two words: in this case, much is an adverb, and better may be an adverb.Better is the comparative form of the adjectives good and well, and the adverb well. Much is an adverb of degree modifying better, whether an adjective or adverb.Much by itself can be a noun, e.g. we have risked much.
No, it is not an adverb. Whether is usually a conjunction, and much more rarely a pronoun.
No. The word much can be an adjective or an adverb. But it cannot be a preposition.
It can be either. It is much more commonly an adverb in questions (When will we leave?) As a conjunction, it connects clauses of time (When you get there, call me).
Yes, the phrase 'a lot' is an adverb, as is the colloquial term "lots."As a adverb with action verbs, it can mean "frequently." (He surfs a lot)As an adverb for other verbs, it can mean "greatly" or "much" (I like him a lot, He talks a lot)