To a great extent or degree. / Conforming to fact, reality or rule; true. / (with superlatives) Used to firmly establish that nothing else surpasses in some respect.

(literary) True, real, actual. / The same; identical. / With limiting effect: mere.

(Early Modern) Obsolete form of very.

plural of very, very important person

A very important person of high-ranking or spending power, used especially when anyone can obtain VIP treatment, to distinguish people with especially high requirements.

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see very, well.

(idiomatic, formal) Indicating acceptance, often with resignation or acquiescence, of a statement or situation. / (naval) A standard response by a superior to a report or confirmation.

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see very, well. / (idiomatic) Used to weaken the effect of certain modal verbs.

Extremely. (Used to modify a verb. To modify an adjective or an adverb, very is used.) / Indeed.

A type of pyrotechnic flare used as a signal or temporary illumination.