Definitions
- Used to emphasize the degree or intensity of something. - Used to describe a high level of quality or excellence. - Used to indicate a large amount or quantity of something.
- Used to emphasize the degree or intensity of something to an extreme extent. - Used to describe a high level of quality or excellence that is exceptional. - Used to indicate a large amount or quantity of something that is beyond what is expected.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words are used to emphasize the degree or intensity of something.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a high level of quality or excellence.
- 3Both words are adverbs that modify adjectives or other adverbs.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Exceedingly emphasizes a higher degree of intensity than very.
- 2Exceptionality: Exceedingly implies that something is exceptional or beyond what is expected, while very does not have this connotation.
- 3Formality: Exceedingly is more formal and less commonly used in everyday language than very.
- 4Usage: Very is more versatile and can be used in a wider range of contexts than exceedingly.
- 5Position: Very is more commonly used before the adjective or adverb it modifies, while exceedingly is more commonly used after.
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Remember this!
Very and exceedingly are both adverbs used to emphasize the degree or intensity of something and describe a high level of quality or excellence. However, exceedingly is more intense and implies exceptionality, while very is more versatile and commonly used in everyday language.
