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[yunan]

Dear teachers:
I like to watch movies and listen to pop music. I have heard the lyrics begin as �on our very first day�� or �from the very first day� � many times. I wonder that the meaning of �very� in these sentences. Could you please tell me that? Thanks a lot!

Best wishes,
Yunan Chang

[Lorikeet]

I think it is just used to emphasize that it was the first day. Theoretically, "the first day" is the beginning one; however, "the very first day" makes it even stronger.

[yunan]

Thanks for your reply.
It really helps me a lot.