very

adverb
UK: /ˈveri/
US: /ˈveri/

  1. To a great degree; extremely.

    1. It's very hot today. [ ] [ ]
    2. The movie was very interesting, and I enjoyed it a lot. [ ] [ ]

  2. Used to emphasize a quality or characteristic.

    1. She is a very kind person. [ ] [ ]
    2. This is a very important decision, so we need to think carefully. [ ] [ ]

  3. Precisely the one; particular.

    1. This is the very car I want. [ ] [ ]
    2. That's the very reason I came to see you today. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

extremely really highly exceedingly particularly especially
very adjective

  1. Used to emphasize that something is exactly right or needed.

    1. This is the very thing I need. [ ] [ ]
    2. It was the very opportunity he had been waiting for to prove himself. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "very" in English means: To a great degree; extremely., Used to emphasize a quality or characteristic., Precisely the one; particular..

The phonetic transcription of "very" is /ˈveri/ in British English and /ˈveri/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "very": extremely, really, highly, exceedingly, particularly, especially.

Example usage of "very": "It's very hot today.". More examples on the page.