🇬🇧 Very meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card

"Very" is a word we use to make another word stronger. When you say something is "very big," it means it’s more than just big—it’s super big. When you say you are "very hungry," it means you are more than just a little hungry. We put "very" in front of describing words (like happy, cold, tall) and some describing-action words (like quickly) to show that something happens a lot or in a strong way.

I was very sure my bed was a trampoline, until I heard my parents yell my full name.

I ran very fast until I remembered I was only racing a turtle.

I was very disappointed to discover that eating one carrot did not instantly give me x‑ray vision.

The turtle walked very slowly, but its confidence moved at top speed.

My hair was very wild this morning, and it looked like it had stayed up all night partying.

A small dog is very cold. The boy is very sad for the dog. He gives the dog a very warm coat and very hot soup. The dog gives a very big lick and jumps into the boy's arms. They sit by the warm door and both smile very much.

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This word is at the A1 level, which means it is one of the first words you learn when starting English. It’s commonly used in everyday conversations and helps you communicate basic ideas like greetings, family, or daily activities.

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