Learners often overuse very, which sounds dull. Try these alternatives to add variety:
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Extremely – She was extremely happy with the results.
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Absolutely – I’m absolutely certain about this.
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Incredibly – The movie was incredibly exciting!
Activity: Rewrite 5 sentences where you used very, replacing it with one of these three alternatives.
Takeaway: Three strong alternatives can replace repetitive very, making your English richer and more expressive.