■ adverb in a high degree.
↘[with superlative or own ] without qualification: the ~ best quality.
■ adjective
1》 actual; precise: his ~ words.
↘ archaic real; genuine.
2》 emphasizing an extreme point in time or space.
3》 with no addition; mere.
Phrases
not ~
1》 in a low degree.
2》 far from being.
~ good (or well ) an expression of consent.
Origin
ME: from OFr. verai , based on L. verus 'true'.