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- Dictionaryvery/ˈvɛri/
adverb
- 1. in a high degree: "a very large amount"
adjective
- 1. actual; precise (used to emphasize the exact identity of someone or something): "those were his very words" Similar
- 2. emphasizing an extreme point in time or space: "from the very beginning of the book"
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VERY definition: 1. (used to add emphasis to an adjective or adverb) to a great degree or extremely: 2. used to add…. Learn more.
The word very is an intensifier, suggesting a high degree of a quality. Something great is very good. This word adds intensity to statements and means something close to really or extremely. If you are tired, you might have some coffee.
Very definition: in a high degree; extremely; exceedingly. See examples of VERY used in a sentence.
1. a. : exact, precise. the very heart of the city. b. : exactly suitable or necessary. the very thing for the purpose. 2. a. : unqualified, sheer. the very shame of it.
1. Complete; absolute: at the very end of his career. 2. Being the same; identical: That is the very question she asked yesterday. 3. Being particularly suitable or appropriate: the very item needed to increase sales. 4. Used to emphasize the importance of what is specified: The very mountains shook. 5.
VERY definition: 1. used to emphasize an adjective or adverb: 2. not good/happy, etc: 3. used to emphasize a noun: . Learn more.
Very is used to give emphasis to an adjective or adverb. [emphasis] The problem and the answer are very simple. It is very, very strong evidence indeed. I'm very sorry. They are getting the hang of it very quickly. Thank you very much. The men were very much like my father. 2. See not very. 3. adverb [ADVERB adjective]
Definitions of 'very'. 1. Very is used to give emphasis to an adjective or adverb. [emphasis] [...] 2. See not very [...] 3. You use very to give emphasis to a superlative adjective or adverb. For example, if you say that something is the very best, you are emphasizing that it is the best.
Definition of very adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Use really or absolutely instead. You say: It was a really terrible experience. I feel absolutely great. Don’t say: It was a very terrible experience. | I feel very great. GRAMMAR: Comparisonvery • You use very with adjectives and adverbs: She is very happy.
