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very Synonyms

Another word for very

Choosing another word for very depends on context, so the 31 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 5 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a high degree; extremely or exceedingly.

Usage Example

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

Strongest
extremely
highly
exceedingly
really
Strong
greatly
immensely
exceptionally
remarkably
decidedly
particularly

• adverb (Context 2)

Used before a superlative adjective or the word 'own' to emphasize that a quality or possession exists in the highest possible degree.

Usage Example

"She always gives her absolute best effort to every academic project."

Strongest
absolute
Strong
truly

• adjective (Context 3)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
exact
precise
actual
Strong
same
selfsame
identical
specific

• adjective (Context 4)

Extreme or uttermost in position, time, or degree.

Usage Example

"The cabin is situated at the extreme end of a winding mountain road."

Strongest
extreme
uttermost
farthest
furthest
Strong
ultimate
final
utmost

• adjective (Context 5)

Mere or bare; used to emphasize that the simple existence, mention, or thought of something is sufficient to produce an effect.

Usage Example

"The mere thought of speaking in front of a large audience made him nervous."

Strongest
mere
bare
sheer
Strong
simple
pure

Opposites of very

The opposite of very shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

slightly
barely
hardly
scarcely
minimally
different
faintly
mildly
See all opposites of very

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