very vs really

[Muhammad Ihsan]

would you like to explain the difference between very and really? When do we use them? Thanks.

[Kitosdad]

Good morning Muhammad. As a general rule the works are interchangeable.

" He has a very/really nice wife."
" They are a really/very nice couple."
"She has a very/really nice apartment."
"Their dog is very/really aggressive."
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[Alan]

Hi,

'Very' as an adverb adds emphasis to and stresses the strength of an adjective. There is a difference obviously between 'interesting' and 'very interesting'. 'Really' has within it the idea of 'That's the truth' 'There's no doubt about it'.

If we are talking about a film and give an opinion by saying: I thought it was very interesting, What we are saying is that the film interested us very much. If we say: I thought the film was really interesting, the idea is that you are saying that this is honestly and definitely your opinion.

Alan
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