so much vs very

so much

adv
  • To a certain degree or extent 

noun
  • A particular amount, often a large or excessive amount. 

  • A demonstrated amount. 

adj
  • To such a quantity, degree etc. 

very

adv
  • To a great extent or degree. 

  • Conforming to fact, reality or rule; true. 

  • Used to firmly establish that nothing else surpasses in some respect. 

adj
  • The same; identical. 

  • With limiting effect: mere. 

  • True, real, actual. 

How often have the words so much and very occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )