very
word
/ˈvɛɹi/
VEH-ree
/vˈɛɹi/
VEH-ree
Definition
Used to emphasize the degree or intensity of an adjective or adverb.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in both formal and informal speech. Often combined with adjectives or adverbs (e.g., very good, very quickly). Distinguish from similar intensifiers like 'too' or 'extremely' which imply different degrees or meanings.
Spanish: muyPortuguese (BR): muitoPortuguese (PT): muitoChinese (Simplified): 非常Chinese (Traditional): 非常Hindi: बहुतArabic: جداًBengali: খুব - অত্যন্ত - ভীষণRussian: оченьJapanese: とても - 非常にVietnamese: rất - vô cùngKorean: 매우 - 아주 - 정말Turkish: çok - gayet - oldukçaUrdu: بہتIndonesian: sangat - sangatlah
Example Sentences
She is very happy today.
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The soup is very hot.
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He works very fast.
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I’m very tired after the long trip.
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That movie was very interesting!
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I very much appreciate your help.
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