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Replace weak intensifiers with precise words for formal, creative, and persuasive writing.
It adds emphasis without adding detail. Strong adjectives communicate more in fewer words.
In dialogue and casual tone, "very" can sound natural and human.
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Example sentences pulled from our lexical corpus to show natural context.
very
My mom doesn't speak English very well.
extremely
This is an extremely well run company.
highly
The habits of highly intelligent people offer a clue as to how to do that.
remarkably
Production has remarkably increased.
No. Use it intentionally, not automatically.
The one that adds concrete meaning, not just intensity.