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to a great extent or degree
- I find the math problems very difficult.
- It's very hot outside today.
- She was very excited to start her new job.
- The teacher's explanation was very clear.
- We were very close to the sea at our vacation home.
Synonyms:
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with emphasis on exactness or identity
- She is the very best athlete on the team.
- This is the very worst movie I have ever seen.
- It was the very most exciting day of my life.
- That was the very highest score anyone has achieved.
- He gave the very finest performance in the entire competition.