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Meaning of the word very in English

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very

US /ˈver.i/
UK /ˈver.i/
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Adverb

1.

to a high degree; extremely

Example:
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She is very kind.
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The book was very interesting.
Synonym:
extremelyhighlyexceedinglyexceptionallyremarkably

Adjective

1.

actual; precise (used to emphasize a noun)

Example:
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He's the very person I was looking for.
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At the very end of the street, you'll find the shop.
Synonym:
actualpreciseexactselfsamereal
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