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/ˈveri/

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Translation

To a great degree; used to make another word stronger.

Word origin

From Old French verai, meaning true, which over time came to mean truly and then very.

Origin
Old French
Root
verai

Examples

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"Very" makes "cold" stronger.

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"Very" shows how fast she runs.

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"Very" adds strength to "happy".

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