English · Word Candidate

very

/ˈvɛɹi/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: verier · veriest

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To a great extent or degree.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Ứng với mức độ lớn

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Adverb

Examples

That dress is very you.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Conforming to fact, reality or rule; true.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Phù hợp với thực tế hoặc quy tắc

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Adverb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

True, real, actual.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Thực sự, thật, có thực

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AdjectiveRegister: literary

Examples

the fierce hatred of a very woman

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The same; identical.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Giống nhau, tương tự

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Adjective

Examples

He proposed marriage in the same restaurant, at the very table where they first met.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “very” mean?

To a great extent or degree.

Is “very” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.