Very (adverb)

1. Used to emphasize a quality, quantity, or degree.
2. Used for emphasis when making a statement or description.
3. Exactly.
4. Used to add emphasis to a statement.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french verai, based on latin verus ‘true’.

Examples:

1. He was very happy with the results.
2. The movie was very long and boring.
3. I am very excited about my new job.
4. I am very hungry and need to eat something.
5. I wanted that job very badly.
6. That was a very interesting lecture.
7. I am very tired and need to go to bed.