The difference between Eminently and Very
When used as adverbs, eminently means in an eminent or prominent manner, whereas very means to a great extent or degree.
Very is also adjective with the meaning: true, real, actual.
check bellow for the other definitions of Eminently and Very
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Eminently as an adverb:
In an eminent or prominent manner.
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Eminently as an adverb:
To a great degree; notably; highly.
Examples:
"Everyone supported the nominee because she was eminently qualified."
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Very as an adjective:
True, real, actual.
Examples:
"The fierce hatred of a very woman.  nowrap The very blood and bone of our grammar.  nowrap He tried his very best."
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Very as an adjective:
The same; identical.
Examples:
"He proposed marriage in the same restaurant, at the very table where they first met.  nowrap That's the very tool that I need."
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Very as an adjective:
With limiting effect: mere.
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Very as an adverb:
To a great extent or degree; extremely; exceedingly.
Examples:
"You’re drinking very slowly."
"That dress is very ''you''."
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Very as an adverb:
True, truly.
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Very as an adverb (with superlatives):
Examples:
"He was the very best runner there."