adverb
very
VAIR-ee/ˈveri/
To a high degree.
The bundled person feels very cold beside the ice-crusted window.
Etymology
Old French verai meant 'true' or 'genuine.' Through meanings such as 'actual' and 'sheer,' very shifted from affirming that something was real to emphasizing how strongly a description applies.
In context
It has a very high surface to volume ratio, which is great for heat extraction.
More examples
- She speaks very clearly.
- This box is very heavy.
- Thank you very much.
Forms
very
Similar words
- extremely
- Usually expresses a stronger degree than very.