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Very and very much

very

adjective, adverb

used for emphasizing that a quality exists or is true to a great degree

particularly

adverb

very, or very much

deeply

adverb

very or very much

greatly

adverb

very much

thoroughly

adverb

very much

immensely

adverb

very, or very much: used for emphasizing what you are saying

indeed

adverb

used for emphasizing the meaning of ‘very’

really

adverb, interjection

very, or very much

well

adverb

very, or very much: used for emphasizing what you are saying

a lot

to a great or greater degree

cyberloafing

using the Internet where you work, during working hours, for activities which are not work-related

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dark matter

a substance that scientists think exists out in space, but for which they have no direct proof

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show a bit of ankle

… to reveal a small part of your intentions in order to attract support, without actually committing yourself to doing anything

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