very
Do not use the intensifier very unnecessarily.
- It was an excellent (not a very excellent) concert.
In many instances, it is better to choose modifiers such as much, thoroughly or greatly rather than very.
- The economists employed a thoroughly (not very) empirical approach in their research.
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