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very Antonyms

Opposite of very

Because the opposite of very shifts with each meaning, the 9 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a high degree; extremely or exceedingly.

Usage Example

"The research team was slightly pleased with the results of the clinical trial."

Strongest
slightly
hardly
barely
scarcely
Strong
minimally
faintly
mildly

• adjective (Context 2)

Actual, precise, or exact; used to emphasize the identity, relevance, or significance of a particular person, thing, or moment.

Usage Example

"Those were the different words the witness used during the testimony."

Strong
different
approximate

Similar words to very

Words similar to very shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

mere
extremely
exact
extreme
highly
absolute
precise
bare
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• Nearby Words

verve
vervet
verviers
very
vesicle
vespa
vespers

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Very. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/very
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