very

/ˈvɛri/ /ˈvɪri/

Definitions

1. adverb

used to emphasize the degree of a quality or a particular situation

“He’s very tired after working all night.”

2. adverb

used to express a degree or extent of a quality or a particular situation

“This cake is very delicious.”

3. determiner

used to emphasize a particular quality or characteristic

“She’s a very smart student.”

4. interjection

used to emphasize a particular point or reaction

“Very good!”

Synonyms

  • extremely
  • highly
  • remarkably

Antonyms

  • slightly
  • somewhat