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very (ver′ē)
adjective
- in the fullest sense; complete; absolute the very opposite of the truth
- same; identical the very hat he lost
- being just what is needed or suitable the very sofa to fit into the space
- actual [caught in the very act]: often used as an intensifier [the very rafters shook]
- verier ver′i·er, veriest ver′i·estArchaic
- real; true; genuine
- legitimate; lawful; rightful
Etymology: 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
adverb
- in a high degree; to a great extent; extremely; exceedingly: used as a qualifier before an adjective or another adverb
- truly; really: used as an intensifier the very same man
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Modifies a noun
- beginning: Note also that, currently, \ G is only properly supported when anchored at the very beginning of the pattern.
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