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Verily

usgb/ˈverɪli/Volume
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Old-fashioned Usage

The word 'verily' is not commonly used in modern conversation or writing.

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Thou hast verily amused me with thine jest.
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Emphasizes Truth

'Verily' is a way to emphasize the truth of a statement, with a slightly solemn tone.

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I verily believe thy words to be just.
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Literary and Scripture

It often appears in literature, especially older texts or religious scripture, to invoke formality.

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Verily, this passage holds profound wisdom.
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