V

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Meaning

The twenty-second letter of the English alphabet, called vee and written in the Latin script..

Definitions by Sense

1. The twenty-second letter of the English alphabet, called vee and written in the Latin script.
2. a shape resembling the letter v
3. (UK, Ireland and Commonwealth except Canada) Abbreviation of versus.
4. (informal, text messaging) Abbreviation of very.
5. (automotive, dated) Abbreviation of venturi.

Example Sentences

The impact was so strong, it bent the bar into a v.

England v Scotland

Attention to the body’s legitimacy surged in the decades after the extraordinary discussion on the topic in Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania v Casey – the 1992 case that memorably preserved the abortion rights minted in Roe v Wade despite recent conservative additions to the court.

You were acting v rude to his boyfriend on New Year's.

I'm v tired. I slept v badly, awake from 3–6 a.m., so I've slept all afternoon.

I said it wasn't a crush, I just thought he was v attractive.

Since becoming social media official, Cara Delevingne and Ashley Benson have been sashaying around town together and being v cute

Sometimes a trip to the spa is not in the cards, even if your gel manicure has seen waaaay better days. These polish remover tools help cut costs and keep your natural nails looking v nice.

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Word Forms

• V
• vs
• v's

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