AVOID USING VERY

“So avoid using the word ‘very’ because it’s lazy. A man is not very tired, he is exhausted. Don’t use very sad, use morose. Language was invented for one reason,  and laziness will not do. It also won’t do in your essays.”

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very

ˈvɛri/

adverb

1. 1.

   used for emphasis:

   synonyms:

   extremely, exceedingly, exceptionally, especially, tremendously ,immensely, vastly, hugely; More

   • in a high degree.

     
     

     "a very large amount"

     
     

     synonyms:

     extremely, exceedingly, exceptionally, especially, tremendously, immensely, vastly, hugely; More
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adjective

1. 1.

   actual; precise (used to emphasize the exact identity of someone or something).

   
   

   "those were his very words"

   
   

   synonyms:

   exact, actual, precise, particular, specific, distinct

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2. 
   
3. 3.

   with no addition of anything else; mere.

   
   

   "the very thought of drink made him feel sick"

   
   

   synonyms:

   mere, simple, pure, pure and simple, plain, basic