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GrammarJLPT N2

(not) very

Adverb

Definitions

1. (not) very
2. (not) so

Used before a negative expression to mean "not particularly" or "not that much." It emphasizes that something is less significant or impressive than expected. For example, you might say the food was not particularly delicious using this word with a negative verb.

Grammar

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Example sentences

Sentence 1

My cat doesn't seem to handle the cold very well.

Sentence 2

That data isn't really all that useful for decision-making, is it?

Sentence 3

That discussion didn't really go anywhere in the end.

Sentence 4

It's just one stop — walking won't take that long.

Sentence 5

That new place by the station wasn't nearly as crowded as the hype suggested.