Very: meaning, definitions and examples
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very
[ หveri ]
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.
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:
๐ต๐น muito
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเคนเฅเคค
๐ฉ๐ช sehr
๐ฎ๐ฉ sangat
๐บ๐ฆ ะดัะถะต
๐ต๐ฑ bardzo
๐ฏ๐ต ้ๅธธใซ
๐ซ๐ท trรจs
๐ช๐ธ muy
๐น๐ท รงok
๐ฐ๐ท ๋งค์ฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฌุฏุงู
๐จ๐ฟ velmi
๐ธ๐ฐ veฤพmi
๐จ๐ณ ้ๅธธ
๐ธ๐ฎ zelo
๐ฎ๐ธ mjรถg
๐ฐ๐ฟ ำฉัะต
๐ฌ๐ช แซแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ รงox
๐ฒ๐ฝ muy
Word origin
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.