In addition (cf. to, adv. 5); furthermore, moreover, besides, also.

Qualifying an adjective or adverb: Excessively, extremely, very. Obsolete.

With adverbs of manner: very. Obsolete.

Used as an intensifier to strengthen the idea implied in the verb, or to denote that the action, etc… In general use, chiefly with verbs of action.

Very, exceedingly. With adjectives of quality. Now archaic and regional.

As an intensifier: very. Cf. full, adj. 1. With adverbs: very, extremely, quite. Now usually in nonstandard and regional use, or archaic in right r…

Modifying a positive adjective or adverb: very. Now U.S. regional (chiefly southern).

As an intensifier: very, exceedingly.

Thoroughly, completely; very (with adjectives).

Extremely, very.

Chiefly modifying adjectives. To a great degree; very, extremely. U.S. colloquial in later use.

In a high degree or measure; to a great extent; exceedingly, extremely, greatly. Qualifying another adverb.

Extraordinarily, very; truly. Obsolete.

To a great extent, in a great degree; extensively, exceedingly; highly; much, very; = greatly, adv. 1. Modifying adjectives and adverbs. Obsolete (E…

Qualifying an adjective or adverb; originally appreciatively, then ironically, with intensive force: Extremely, very. Now colloquial.

In weakened sense, chiefly as an intensifier: extremely, very.

Repeated in order to convey greater emphasis. Also veryvery (as one word).

Modifying an adverb or predicative adjective as an intensifier: very, extremely; fully, utterly; = right, adv. 7. Cf. sense A. 12a, A. 12c. Now reg…

In weakened sense as a mere intensive: Exceedingly, extremely, very. (Cf. vast, adj. adv.5)

quasi-adv., qualifying an adjective: Very, extremely. Also strange and —. Now dialect.

colloquial. As an intensifier, modifying an adjective or adverb: absolutely, completely, utterly. More recently also as a mere filler, with little…

In hypothetical and concessive clauses preceding adjectives or adverbs: in any conceivable degree. Now somewhat archaic.

Modifying adjectives expressing feeling or emotion: to a great degree; very, thoroughly. Cf. sense 4.

Modifying an adjective: really, genuinely. Also more generally in later use: very, extremely (originally regional (esp. Scottish, Irish English, E…

As an intensifier: extremely, very; esp. in precious few, precious little.

†(a) oddly, strangely (obsolete); (b) very much, a great deal.

As an intensifier: very, extremely. Also as adj.: great.

With English adjectives: very. Usually with reference to a fashionable or modishly superior quality, frequently as très snob, very ‘posh’.

Entirely, completely, unreservedly. Also used as an intensifier: very. Scottish in later use.

colloquial (originally and chiefly U.S. regional (southern)). To a great degree; very, exceedingly. Cf. mighty, adv.

To a large extent or degree; most, very, extremely, really. Now chiefly English regional (south-western).

colloquial (chiefly North American). Very; greatly; extremely; = mighty, adv. 1.

In the representation of the speech of North American Indians used adverbially and as quasi-adj.: very, very much, a great deal.

As an intensifier: extremely, thoroughly; = hell-fired, adv. Cf. all-firedly, adv.

Carefully, exactly; properly; quite, really; well.

colloquial and regional (chiefly North American and Australian). Modifying an adverb: really; very, extremely.

As an intensifier: very, considerably.

As an intensifier: very, extremely. Originally and chiefly in descriptions of heavy rainfall, esp. in heavens hard.

= very, adv.

English regional (northern). As an intensifier: very, considerably; quite, fairly.

With verbs. U.S. In emphatic use: Very much, very well, etc.

oh-so: preceding an adjective or adverb with ironical or sarcastic connotations.

colloquial. As an intensifier: very, extremely.

Used as adv. Very, exceedingly; esp. as spanking new, brand-new. Cf. span-new, adj. colloquial.

As an intensive, esp. qualifying big or great: very.

Weighty, heavy; hard, grievous. Also, large or significant in size, and as adverb, ‘powerfully’, exceedingly.

Representating the pronunciation of Chinese speakers: very. Also humorous.

As a general intensifier: very, exceptionally, completely. Cf. dinkum, adv. 2.

As an intensifier: very, extremely, damnably; = bloody, adj. 2.

As a jocular euphemism: = bloody, adv. 2. Chiefly in not Pygmalion likely: ‘not bloody likely’.

As an intensifier: very, exceptionally, completely.

Very; very much. Also: in abundance.

As an intensive: very, exceedingly. slang.

In non-musical use, usually modifying an Italian adjective: very, extremely.

Exceptionally remarkable for excellence, size, strength, etc. (In quot. 1924 as adverb.) colloquial. rare.

colloquial (originally U.S.). As an intensifier modifying an adjective, as big, good, etc.: extremely. Cf. stonking, adv.

As an intensifier: terribly, very.

(a) literal; (b) colloquial very, exceedingly.

slang (originally U.S.). Extremely, very; really. Cf. well, adv. 16b.

Chiefly as an intensifier: very, hugely. Also: in huge or ambitious terms.

As an intensifier: very, extremely, completely.

colloquial (originally U.S.). As an intensifier, qualifying an adjective: very, really; extremely, substantially.

colloquial (originally and chiefly U.S.). In weakened use, as an intensifier: (modifying an adjective) very, extremely; (modifying a verb)…

Very; to a great extent; a lot.

Qualifying an adj.: extremely, very. Cf. thundering, adj.