Very: meaning, definitions and examples

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very

 

[ หˆveri ]

Adverb / Adjective
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adverb

used as an intensifier

Used to emphasize an adjective or adverb, especially when comparing two or more things.

Synonyms

exceedingly, extremely, highly, incredibly, really

Examples of usage

  • Sarah is very tall.
  • It's very hot today.
  • The movie was very exciting.
  • He runs very fast.
  • I am very happy to see you.
Context #2 | Adjective

used to emphasize the degree of something

Used to emphasize the degree or extent of something.

Synonyms

considerable, extreme, intense, marked, significant

Examples of usage

  • This is a very important matter.
  • He is a very talented musician.
  • She made a very good impression.
  • The food was very delicious.
  • It was a very long journey.

Translations

Translations of the word "very" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น muito

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคนเฅเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช sehr

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sangat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดัƒะถะต

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bardzo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้žๅธธใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท trรจs

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ muy

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงok

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งค์šฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌุฏุงู‹

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ velmi

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ veฤพmi

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้žๅธธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zelo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mjรถg

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำฉั‚ะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒซแƒแƒšแƒ˜แƒแƒœ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงox

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ muy

Etymology

The word 'very' originated from Middle English 'verry', which came from Old French 'verai', ultimately derived from Latin 'verax' meaning 'truthful'. Over time, the meaning evolved to emphasize the intensity or degree of something. It has been used in English since the 14th century.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #50, this is one of the most fundamental words in English. It's absolutely essential to master this word as it forms the backbone of English communication and appears in almost every conversation or text.