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verily
VEHR-uhl-ee
Verily (adv) means Truly; in fact (an old-fashioned or formal word for emphasis). Example: “Verily, I say unto you, the truth shall set you free.”
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Truly; in fact (an old-fashioned or formal word for emphasis).
"Verily, I say unto you, the truth shall set you free."
How to use verily
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Archaic — mostly seen today in older texts, scripture, or deliberately old-fashioned or humorous speech.
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Etymology
From Middle English verray ("true"), the same root that gives us "very," plus "-ly."
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What does “verily” mean?
The word “verily” means truly; in fact (an old-fashioned or formal word for emphasis).
How do you pronounce “verily”?
“Verily” is pronounced VEHR-uhl-ee (/ˈvɛɹ.əl.i/ in IPA).
How do you use “verily” in a sentence?
Here is “verily” used in a sentence: “Verily, I say unto you, the truth shall set you free.”
What is another word for “verily”?
Words with a similar meaning to “verily” include truly.
What part of speech is “verily”?
“Verily” is an adverb.
Where does the word “verily” come from?
The word “verily” comes from Middle English. From Middle English verray ("true"), the same root that gives us "very," plus "-ly.".
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