very

adverb

Definition of very

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : to a high degree : exceedingly very hot didn't hurt very much

2 : in actual fact : truly the very best store in town told the very same story

very

adjective

\ ˈver-ē

, ˈve-rē\

verier; veriest

Definition of very (Entry 2 of 2)

1a : exact, precise the very heart of the city

b : exactly suitable or necessary the very thing for the purpose

2a : unqualified, sheer the very shame of it

b : absolute, utter the veriest fool alive

3 —used as an intensive especially to emphasize identity before my very eyes

4 : mere, bare the very thought terrified him

5 : being the same one : selfsame the very man I saw

6 : special, particular the very essence of truth is plainness and brightness— John Milton

7a : properly entitled to the name or designation : true the fierce hatred of a very woman— J. M. Barrie

b : actual, real the very blood and bone of our grammar— H. L. Smith †1972

c : simple, plain in very truth

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