Very Definition
very
adverb
- used as intensifiers; `real' is sometimes used informally for `really'; `rattling' is informal; "she was very gifted"; "he played very well"; "a really enjoyable evening"; "I'm real sorry about it"; "a rattling good yarn"
- precisely so; "on the very next page"; "he expected the very opposite"
adjective
- precisely as stated; "the very center of town"
- being the exact same one; not any other:; "this is the identical room we stayed in before"; "the themes of his stories are one and the same"; "saw the selfsame quotation in two newspapers"; "on this very spot"; "the very thing he said yesterday"; "the very man I want to see"
"Very" in song lyrics
See how very is used in real songs:
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"But moms did the supernatural, very"
Ahmad — Ordinary People -
"Ingredients to track the house, very"
Bomfunk MC's — Other Emcee's -
"mary mary very"
Coolio — Mary Jane (I'm in Love With)
Words that rhyme with very
Usage tips for "very"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "very" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for very to find words that pair well.