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very
01
to a great extent or degree
Examples
I find the math problems very difficult.
It 's very hot outside today.
02
with emphasis on exactness or identity
Examples
She is the very best athlete on the team.
This is the very worst movie I have ever seen.
very
Examples
It was the very book I had been searching for, with the red cover and torn pages.
The painting hanging in the museum is the very masterpiece created by the renowned artist.
02
without anything beyond what is mentioned
Examples
The very idea of quitting scared him.
The very thought of doing something so risky gave her chills.
