<p><strong>Adverb</strong></p><ul><li>in a high degree; extremely; exceedingly: A giant is very tall.</li><li>(used as an intensive emphasizing superlatives or stressing identity or oppositeness): the very best thing; in the very same place as before.</li></ul><p><strong>Adjective</strong></p><ul><li>(Obsolete) ver·i·er, ver·i·est.</li><li>precise; particular: That is the very item we want.</li><li>mere: The very thought of it is distressing.</li><li>sheer; utter: He wept from the very joy of knowing he was safe.</li><li>Synonyms: plain, simple, pure</li><li>actual: He was caught in the very act of stealing.</li><li>being such in the true or fullest sense of the term; extreme: the very heart of the matter.</li><li>true; genuine; worthy of being called such: the very God; a very fool.</li><li>rightful or legitimate.</li></ul>