Definitions

very

[ver-ee] / ˈvɛr i /

ADJECTIVE

real, exact

Synonyms

WEAK

actual appropriate authentic bare bona fide correct especial express genuine ideal identical indubitable mere model perfect plain precise pure right same selfsame sheer simple special sure-enough true undoubted unqualified unquestionable veritable very same

Antonyms

WEAK

inexact

ADVERB

much, really; to a high degree

Synonyms

STRONGEST

absolutely awfully certainly decidedly deeply eminently exceedingly excessively extraordinarily extremely greatly highly incredibly noticeably particularly pretty profoundly remarkably surprisingly terribly truly uncommonly unusually wonderfully

WEAK

acutely amply astonishingly considerably dearly emphatically exaggeratedly extensively indispensably largely notably positively powerfully pressingly prodigiously substantially superlatively surpassingly vastly

Antonyms

STRONGEST

commonly doubtfully dubiously indefinite little unremarkably usually

Example Sentences

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"We have been very interested in quantifying the size of the problem, because what you cannot measure, you cannot manage," Ashok Gadgil, co-author of the research paper, told AFP.

From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026

“We had to make many tough decisions over the years, but Troy is a very smart and very honest person,” said Carlos Hernandez, a retired JPMorgan executive.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

"Due to the economic crisis in the country, it is very difficult for us to assess," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

“This is very painful and concerning. This is happening in every country in different ways. During these difficult times, I’m going to keep putting my heart into my music more than ever.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

I can’t deny that he can be very capable.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

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