What's the difference between such and very?

Such


Definition:

  • (a.) Of that kind; of the like kind; like; resembling; similar; as, we never saw such a day; -- followed by that or as introducing the word or proposition which defines the similarity, or the standard of comparison; as, the books are not such that I can recommend them, or, not such as I can recommend; these apples are not such as those we saw yesterday; give your children such precepts as tend to make them better.
  • (a.) Having the particular quality or character specified.
  • (a.) The same that; -- with as; as, this was the state of the kingdom at such time as the enemy landed.
  • (a.) Certain; -- representing the object as already particularized in terms which are not mentioned.

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Very


Definition:

  • (v. t.) True; real; actual; veritable.
  • (adv.) In a high degree; to no small extent; exceedingly; excessively; extremely; as, a very great mountain; a very bright sum; a very cold day; the river flows very rapidly; he was very much hurt.

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