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Thursday, December 11, 2025
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very
Sign for 'very' indicates strong emphasis and high degree
A1 Very Common Adverb British Sign Language (BSL) Neutral
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Index finger and thumb meet to form small circle, other fingers curled
Starts near mouth/chin, moves sharply forward and outward
Emphasising adjectives, adverbs, or intensity
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How to form the sign
- Form a small circle with index finger and thumb, other fingers curled
- Place hand near mouth/chin, palm forward
- Move hand sharply forward and outward
- Accompany with strong facial expression
Coach prompt
Practice signing with varied intensity and facial expressions
Signature details
Handshape
Index finger and thumb meet to form small circle, other fingers curled · Code O-hand variant
Dominant hand
Right
Symmetry
Asymmetric
Contact
Air
Palm orientation
Forward
Eyebrows
Raised
Eye gaze
Forward
Head movement
None
Mouth morpheme
Puffed cheeks or 'pff' sound
Body shift
None
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The weather was very cold today
Accompanied by strong, emphatic facial expression to convey degree
Best fit: Emphasising adjectives, adverbs, or intensity
Mirror focus
Practice signing with varied intensity and facial expressions
Catch the slip
Ensure sharp, forward movement and strong, matching facial expression
Use it today
The weather was very cold today
Common mistakes: Insufficient force, incorrect handshape, weak facial expression
When not to use it: When a mild or moderate degree is intended
Regional note: Minor variations in starting position or arc of movement
Cultural note: Facial expression is crucial for conveying the degree of intensity
1.Very hot. / BSL: Sign 'HOT', then 'VERY'.
2.Very tired. / BSL: Sign 'TIRED', then 'VERY'.
3.Very good. / BSL: Sign 'GOOD', then 'VERY'
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Word web
Really
extremely
so
highly
Not very
a little
slightly
Much
many
big
small
intense
Really
Important
So
Much
"IMPORTANT": Uses a similar F-handshape but typically starts near the stomach or chest and moves up to meet the other hand (or taps the chest if one-handed). "VERY" is a single sharp forward movement from the mouth/chin area. "REAL": Can also use a similar handshape but often involves a twisting motion near the mouth or a firm forward movement, less sharp and more grounded than "VERY"
Intensity
emphasis
degree
extent
really
much
extremely
so
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