Sentence examples for the very from inspiring English sources

'the very' is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to add emphasis to a statement or to refer to something as being unique. Example: She is the very best teacher I've ever had.

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the very

adverb

To a great extent or degree; extremely; exceedingly.

  • You’re drinking very slowly.

Exact(60)

The very marrow, Doctor.

The very same problem.

"The very earth trembled.

Really, the very idea!

Even the very dust.

The very best thing?

The very hot evening.

And the very young.

And the very highest?

The very word "S.S".

The Very Rev. Msgr.

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