Very

Pronunciation: /ˈveri/

Definitions of very

adverb used to emphasize an adjective or adverb, indicating a high degree or extent

Example Sentences

A1 I am very happy.

A2 She is very tired after work.

B1 He speaks English very fluently.

B2 The food at that restaurant is very delicious.

C1 The company is very successful in the market.

C2 The view from the top of the mountain is very breathtaking.

Examples of very in a Sentence

formal The research findings are very significant in the field of medicine.

informal I am very excited to go to the concert tonight.

slang That movie was very lit, I loved it!

figurative Her smile was like a ray of sunshine, very warm and inviting.

Grammatical Forms of very

• past tense: veried
• plural: veries
• comparative: more very
• superlative: most very
• present tense: is very
• future tense: will be very
• perfect tense: has been very
• continuous tense: is being very
• singular: very
• positive degree: very
• infinitive: to very
• gerund: verying
• participle: veryed

Origin and Evolution of very

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'very' originated from the Middle English word 'verai' which was derived from the Old French word 'verai' meaning true or real.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'very' has evolved to emphasize intensity or degree, often used for emphasis or to intensify an adjective or adverb.