Cool MateExtremely vs Very very much
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Extremely
Top 1,000 (very common)A2adverb
Very very much
Top 2,000 (common)
Most common: Extremely
| Extremely | Very very much | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/ɪkˈstriːmli/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɪkˈstriːmli/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //ˈvɛri ˈvɛri mʌtʃ//🇺🇸 //ˈvɛri ˈvɛri mʌtʃ// |
| Meaning | Very much; to a very high degree. | A lot or greatly. |
| Example | She was extremely happy about her exam results. | I love this dish very very much! |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 1,000 (very common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| CEFR level | A2 | - |
| Part of speech | adverb | |
| Collocations | extremely happy, extremely difficult, extremely important, extremely cold, extremely fast | very very much appreciated, very very much love, very very much needed |
| Antonyms | slightly, moderately | - |
| Common mistakes | Using 'extremely' with nouns, e.g., 'extremely happy person' instead of 'extremely happy'., Confusing 'extremely' with similar adverbs like 'really' for less intense expressions., Placing 'extremely' incorrectly in a sentence, altering the meaning. | Using in formal writing contexts, Omitting 'very' in repetition, Confusing with 'a lot' or 'much' |
| Usage notes | Use 'extremely' to emphasize adjectives or adverbs. Appropriate in both spoken and written English, but avoid in casual contexts where simpler terms like 'really' may suffice. | Used to emphasize an extent or degree. Suitable in both spoken and written contexts. Avoid in formal writing. |
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Frequently asked questions: Extremely vs Very very much
What's the difference between Extremely and Very very much?
Extremely: Very much; to a very high degree. Very very much: A lot or greatly.
Which is more common: Extremely and Very very much?
Extremely is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Extremely: She was extremely happy about her exam results. Very very much: I love this dish very very much!
Can I use Extremely and Very very much interchangeably?
Not always. Extremely and Very very much are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.