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Definition of very - Reverso English Dictionary
Adverb
1.
intensifieradds emphasis to adjectives or adverbs to show high degree
- She is very happy today.
2.
precisionexactly
- That is the very thing I wanted to discuss..
Adjective
1.
intensityspecifying an extreme position or point in time
- At the very end of the book, the hero returns.
2.
languageemphasizing the importance or seriousness
- The very idea is revolutionary.
3.
qualityDated mere or simple in existenceDated
- The very thought of it scares me.
4.
actual stateDated true or real in natureDated
- This is the very heart of the matter.
Expressions with very
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done just before a deadline or event
She submitted her assignment at the very last minute.
no later than a specified time
Submit your report by Friday at the very latest.
move near to a particular place or thing
The car came very close to the edge of the cliff.
spend a lot of money for something
He had to pay a very high price for the car.
emphasizes the minimum level, amount, or outcome possible
At the very least, you should call her.
used to emphasize a maximum estimate
There were 50 people at the very most at the event.
seem extremely negative or foolish in the opinion of others
He came off very badly during the televised debate.
have minimal influence in decisions or outcomes
In the meeting, I had very little say.
in a poor or negative condition
The car is in a very bad way.
have minimal impact or effect on an outcome
Your opinion counts for very little in this decision.
endure major hardship or loss due to a choice or act
They ignored the warnings and paid a very heavy price.
at this exact moment without delay
You need to leave this very minute.
happening directly in front of someone
The magician made the coin disappear before my very eyes.
achieve a successful result in a situation
The presentation came off very well, impressing the audience.
expresses shock or indignation humorously
How very dare you accuse me of lying!
quickly or without delay
The team finished the project in very short order.
expression of shock or disapproval at a suggestion
The very idea of cheating makes me angry!
emphasize understatement of a situation or statement
The movie was interesting, to say the very least.
happening openly while someone is watching
The thief stole the wallet under my very eyes.
episode in a TV series about a serious or important event
That was a very special episode about bullying.
have very little room available causing difficulty or discomfort
We're very pinched for space in this small apartment.
indicate being at the leading edge of a field or activity
She is at the very forefront of medical research.
advise keeping distance when involved with harmful individuals
Remember, if you eat with the devil, you need a very long spoon..
not completely legitimate or acceptable
His explanation for the missing money was not very kosher.
Origin of very
Latin, verus (true)
Terms with very included in their meaning
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young human
very young human, especially before walking
animal
very young animal, especially a vertebrate
enjoyment
like or enjoy something very much
feeling
very afraid or terrified by something or someone
soft speech
speak very softly so only one person can hear
intensity
to a very great degree or extent
taste
having a very sugary taste
nearly there
not quite, very nearly
mediocre
neither very good nor very bad
quality
very bad or unpleasant
weather
very hot weather
shining
very bright and radiant
affectionate term
very dear and loved
taste
very pleasant to the taste
scarcely any
almost none, very little
mythology
mythical human of very great size and strength
size
very large in size or extent
unpleasant activity
find something very unpleasant
measurement
not very great in amount or degree
quality
very bad or of poor quality
comparison
being two identical or very similar things
recent past
very recently in the past
measurement
very small amount of something
amount
in a very small amount or degree
Examples of very in a sentence
She runs very fast. This is the very book I was looking for. She found the very spot we first met. She arrived at the very moment we left. The very thought of it makes me shiver. The very notion of it is absurd.
This is the very moment we've been waiting for. At the very least, call before noon. They arrived at the very moment the doors opened. He is the very person I was looking for. This is the very essence of our mission.
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- French:très, extrême, ...
- German:sehr, äußerster, ...
- Italian:molto, ultimo, ...
- Spanish:muy, mismo, ...
- Portuguese:muito, exato, ...
- Chinese:非常, 最末的, ...
- Japanese:とても, 最後の, ...
- Arabic:جِدًّا, نفس, ...
- Hebrew:מְאֹוד, קִיצוֹנִי, ...
- Russian:очень, самый, ...
- Ukrainian:дуже, самий, ...
- Hindi:बहुत, अंतिम, ...
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