very

/'veri/

Definition

Adverb:
- To a high degree; extremely: Used to emphasize the intensity or degree of an adjective or another adverb.
- Truly; absolutely: Used for emphasis, often with adjectives like own, same, or first.
Adjective:
- Identical; the exact same: Used before a noun to emphasize that it is precisely the one mentioned and no other.
- Used for emphasis: Placed before a noun to give it strong emphasis, often implying an extreme or surprising quality.

Usage Examples

Adverb:
- The movie was very interesting. (It emphasizes that the movie was extremely interesting.)
- She ran very quickly. (It emphasizes the high degree of her speed.)
- This is my very own book. (It emphasizes absolute ownership.)
Adjective:
- He is the very person I was looking for. (It means he is the exact, specific person.)
- At that very moment, the phone rang. (It emphasizes the precise moment.)
- Those were her very words. (It means those were the exact words she said.)

Advanced Usage

"the very idea/thought of...": Used to express that even the concept of something is strong or shocking.
- The very idea of cheating is unacceptable. (Even thinking about cheating is unacceptable.)
"at the very least": Used to state the minimum or most basic expectation.
- You should, at the very least, apologize. (Apologizing is the absolute minimum you should do.)
"my very own" / "his very own" etc.: Used for strong emphasis on personal possession.
- She finally has a room of her very own. (She has a room that is absolutely and exclusively hers.)

Variants and Related Words

Verily (adverb, archaic): In truth; certainly. (e.g., )
Veritable (adjective): Used to emphasize the aptness of a metaphor, often meaning 'true' or 'genuine'. (e.g., ) Note: This is a related but distinct word.

Synonyms

Related Phrases

Very well: An expression used to indicate agreement or acceptance.
- "Very well, you may leave early." (Alright, you have permission.)
In very deed (archaic/literary): In reality; in fact.
- He was, in very deed, a brave man.

Idioms

The very picture of...: A perfect example of something.
- She was the very picture of health. (She looked extremely healthy.)
From the very beginning: From the exact start.
- I knew the answer from the very beginning.
To the very end: Until the exact final moment.
- He remained loyal to the very end.

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