re: 2009 Offense and Javi Sanchez

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Define very.

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adverb
1.
in a high degree; extremely; exceedingly: A giant is very tall.

2.
(used as an intensive emphasizing superlatives or stressing identity or oppositeness): the very best thing; in the very same place as before.

adjective
3.
precise; particular: That is the very item we want.

4.
mere: The very thought of it is distressing.

5.
sheer; utter: He wept from the very joy of knowing he was safe.

6.
actual: He was caught in the very act of stealing.

7.
being such in the true or fullest sense of the term; extreme: the very heart of the matter.