very

Meaning

Adj

1. True, real, actual.
2. The same; identical.
3. With limiting effect: mere.

Adv

1. To a great extent or degree.
2. Conforming to fact, reality or rule; true.
3. Used to firmly establish that nothing else surpasses in some respect.

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈvɛɹi/

Etymology

From Middle English verray, from Old French verai (“true”), from Early Medieval Latin vērāgus, from Classical Latin vērāx, derived from vērus, from Proto-Italic *wēros, from Proto-Indo-European *weh₁ros.
Distantly cognate with the Old English wǣr (“true”). Over time displaced the use of a number of Germanic words or prefixes to convey the sense 'very' such as fele, full-, mægen, sore, sin-, swith, (partially) wel.

Sentences

The coffee had a very strong taste .

It was a very warm october.

She has always been very kind and friendly to everyone , even strangers .

However , the cat is very rare now even in the national park .

The show was a flop from the very start .

This is a very effective method of solving these puzzles .

King relies on quick strikes , good movement , and a very good view on punishment .

Tea has been planted in the Eastern Division with very steep slopes .