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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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Ruth 1:20
And she said unto them, Call me not Naomi, call me Mara: for the Almighty hath dealt very bitterly with me.
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1611 witness · Ruth 1:20 · retained source text

And she said vnto them, Call me not Naomi; call mee Mara: for the Almightie hath dealt very bitterly with me.

1611 marginal noteThat is, pleasant.

1611 marginal noteThat is, bitter.

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