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
verier; veriest
Definition of very (Entry 2 of 2)
b
: exactly suitable or necessary
the very thing for the purpose
2a
: unqualified, sheer
the very shame of it
3
—used as an intensive especially to emphasize identity before my very eyes
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
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The first known use of very was in the 13th century
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