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- [ver-uh-lee]
- /ˈvɛr ə li/
- /ˈver.ɪ.li/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ver-uh-lee]
- /ˈvɛr ə li/
Definitions of verily word
- adverb verily in truth; really; indeed. 1
- adverb verily in truth, indeed 1
- adverb verily Verily is an old-fashioned or religious word meaning 'truly'. It is used to emphasize a statement or opinion. 0
- adverb verily in truth; truly 0
- adverb verily in very truth; truly 0
- adverb verily truly, doubtlessly, in truth. 0
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Origin of verily
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1250-1300; See origin at very, -ly
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Parts of speech for Verily
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
verily popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
verily usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for verily
adv verily
- admittedly — You use admittedly when you are saying something which weakens the importance or force of your statement.
- as a matter of fact — You use as a matter of fact to introduce a statement that gives more details about what has just been said, or an explanation of it, or something that contrasts with it.
- authentically — not false or copied; genuine; real: an authentic antique.
- categorically — without exceptions or conditions; absolute; unqualified and unconditional: a categorical denial.
- for real — true; not merely ostensible, nominal, or apparent: the real reason for an act.
interj verily
- amen — Amen is said by Christians at the end of a prayer.
adverb verily
- nay — and not only so but; not only that but also; indeed: many good, nay, noble qualities.
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