adverb

[ˈædvɜːrb]

adverb Definition

a word that modifies or describes a verb, adjective, or other adverb and often ends in -ly, such as 'quickly' or 'slowly'.

Using adverb: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "adverb" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She sings beautifully.

  • Example

    He ran quickly to catch the bus.

  • Example

    They spoke softly to avoid waking the baby.

adverb Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for adverb

Phrases with adverb

  • an adverb that indicates how often something happens, such as 'always', 'often', 'sometimes', 'rarely', or 'never'

    Example

    I always brush my teeth before bed.

  • an adverb that describes how something is done, such as 'quickly', 'slowly', 'carefully', or 'happily'

    Example

    She danced gracefully across the stage.

  • an adverb that describes where something happens, such as 'here', 'there', 'everywhere', or 'nowhere'

    Example

    The keys are probably somewhere around here.

Origins of adverb

from Latin 'adverbium', meaning 'in relation to a verb'

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Summary: adverb in Brief

An 'adverb' [ˈædvɜːrb] is a word that modifies or describes a verb, adjective, or other adverb and often ends in -ly, such as 'quickly' or 'slowly'. Adverbs can indicate frequency, manner, place, and other aspects of the action or state being described. Examples include 'She sings beautifully' and 'He ran quickly to catch the bus.'

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