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very

/ˈvɛɹi/
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A very strong modifier increases the degree or intensity of an adjective or adverb, making it much stronger than its base form. It answers the question 'How?' in relation to a comparison point.

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"very" as adjective

1 - True, real, actual.

2 - The same; identical.

3 - With limiting effect: mere.

"very" as adverb

1 - To a great extent or degree.

2 - Conforming to fact, reality or rule; true.

3 - (with superlatives) Used to firmly establish that nothing else surpasses in some respect.

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Synonyms
1 - highly
2 - awfully
3 - really
4 - extremely
5 - terribly
6 - quite
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Antonyms
1 - not
2 - less
3 - partial
4 - some
5 - not at all
6 - not really
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