Pronunciation

/ˈvɛri/

Definitions

• Adverb: 1. To a great extent; extremely. For example: “She was very tired after the long journey.”
• Adjective: 1. Having a high degree of a particular quality; extremely. For example: “The cake was very delicious.”
• Adjective: 2. (used with comparative adjectives) More so than usual or expected. For example: “This book is much more interesting than the previous one.”

Phrases

• “Very well” means in excellent condition or state.
• “Very good” is used to express approval or satisfaction.
• “Not very” is a negation indicating something is not extreme or significant.

Example Sentences

• Adverb: “She worked very hard on her project.”
• Adjective: “The weather was very cold that day.”
• Adjective (comparative): “I’m feeling very happy today compared to yesterday.”

Synonyms

• Extremely
• Highly
• Positively
• Absolutely
• Exceedingly

Antonyms

• Slightly
• Moderately
• Barely
• Not at all
• Indifferently