The difference between Terribly and Very
When used as adverbs, terribly means so as to cause terror or awe, 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 Terribly and Very
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Terribly as an adverb (literary, _, or, _, dated):
So as to cause terror or awe.
Examples:
"The lion roared terribly."
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Terribly as an adverb:
Very; extremely.
Examples:
"He's terribly busy and you really shouldn't bother him."
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Terribly as an adverb:
Very badly.
Examples:
"She took part in the karaoke, but sang terribly."
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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."