very

very
very [ver′ē]
adj.
[ME verai, true < OFr < VL * veraius < L verus, true < IE * weros, true < base * wer-, to be friendly, true > Ger wahr, true, OE wær, a compact]
1. in the fullest sense; complete; absolute [the very opposite of the truth]
2. same; identical [the very hat he lost]
3. being just what is needed or suitable [the very sofa to fit into the space]
4. actual [caught in the very act ]: often used as an intensifier [ the very rafters shook ] verier, veriest
5. Archaic
a) real; true; genuine
b) legitimate; lawful; rightful
adv.
1. in a high degree; to a great extent; extremely; exceedingly: used as a qualifier before an adjective or another adverb
2. truly; really: used as an intensifier [the very same man]
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