Very/ˈveri/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Intensity Amplifier Use 'very' to intensify adjectives and adverbs, making them stronger. She sings very beautifully. Pro Tip 2/3Common Combinations Learn phrases where 'very' is commonly used to sound more natural. I'm very much aware of the risks. Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Double Intensifiers Don't pair 'very' with another intensifier like 'so' or 'too'. The test was very difficult, not so very difficult.