Definitions
adv. Used to make an adjective or adverb stronger.
很；非常
adj. Used to emphasize an exact person, thing, place, or time.
正是的；恰好的
Example
The soup is very hot, so let it cool.
汤很烫，先让它凉一凉。
Reliable public transport is very important for residents who cannot afford to own a car.
对于买不起汽车的居民来说，可靠的公共交通非常重要。
Collocations
- very important
- very carefully
- the very beginning
- the very same
Usage tip
very通常修饰形容词或副词；修饰动词常用very much。
FAQ
- What does very mean?
- Used to make an adjective or adverb stronger. Used to emphasize an exact person, thing, place, or time.
- How is very pronounced?
- UK /ˈveri/, US /ˈveri/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
