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Default Re: Which way is correct?

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A: Are you hungry now?
B1: (Yes, but... or No,) Not very.
or
B2: (No,) Not really.
or
B3: (Yes, but...or (No) Not desperately.

etc etc. The words in brackets are optional.
Hi susan,

Is there any difference between not very, not really and not desperately here?

Is 'Not desperately' more formal?

Thanks for your correction.
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