Very

4 lettersadverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Used to emphasize an adjective or adverb; to a high degree.

“The exam was very difficult for most students.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈvɛrɪ/

Syllables

ver·y

Related Words

Synonyms

extremely highly quite

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Common adverb with V-E-R-Y pattern; useful for testing letters.

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Scrabble

Worth 10 points; V and Y provide good scoring potential.

Words Related to Very

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “very” to make these 4-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

aery eery gery hery vary

Add a letter to make a longer word

5-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “very”.

avery every nervy revay veery vefry veray verby verey verry verty wyver yerva

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