THE SURPRISINGLY ADVANCED ADJECTIVE "VERY" - MEANING AND USES EXPLAINED. C1/C2 VOCABULARY

"VERY" is a advanced word! In fact, according to Camrbidge, it's C2 level vocabulary.
Yes, it's also an A1 level word when used as an adverb, but it's quite common to use it as adjective and you need to know how. In this very video, I explain the meanings and uses of this versatile A1, B2 and C2 level word.
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0:00 The "very" you know
1:06 Adverb before superlatives
3:10 Adjective to emphasise nouns
5:30 Adjective to emphasise extreme point
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I have come across these uses in books and movies. I've also used them too. Thanks for the lesson.

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Hi! Are these uses formal or the very opposite? Thanks😊

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Great content, as usual! By the way, what about the expression "that is the very reason why"? Does it fall into it?

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Yes. In your example, "very" is an adjective. 👍

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Good evening Ben. Example: John's grandparents at their very late were suffered by dementia. I wish it's correct..

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

It's not correct, I'm afraid. Are you using "very" as an adverb or an adjective here?

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As an adverb..I used it as an alternative to: the latest years

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I was surprised when you said that the usage of very as an adjective for emphasis is from the c2 level . I always hear it while watching Manchester City matches .When Haaland pocked in the box ,and out of nowhere, he scores ! Commentators say :"He scored his first goal from the very first touch ! One touch one goal !"

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In Italian... It's a mistake! You cannot use "very" in these phrases!!! 😅😅

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