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very

Meaning of “very”

Sense 1: Truly, actually, exactly, or the same in identity. Sense 2: To a great or marked degree, used to intensify the quality named.

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257 occurrences246 verses42 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 1:31

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Proverbs 17:9
He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.
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1611 witness · Proverbs 17:9 · retained source text

He that couereth a transgression, seeketh loue; but he that repeateth a matter, separateth very friends.

1611 marginal noteOr, procureth.

1611 marginal noteChap. 10.12.

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