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Very

/ˈveri/

2 syllables — bold is the stressed beat

Very

adverb

Meaning: A word that makes something stronger: very big, very fast.

Full meaning: To a high degree.

Phonics sounds: v-e-r-y — blend them together!

Example: “The durian is very smelly!”

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Category: adverbs · Frequency rank: 10 (smaller = more common)