adv.

Modifies verbs, briefly

Adv. is the abbreviation for adverb, used in dictionaries and grammar references to label words that modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.

You'll see it in parentheses or italics marking part of speech: quickly (adv.).

Less commonly, adv. abbreviates advertisement or advocate in informal contexts.

grammar

modifier

Word altering another

degree · frequency · slowly · quickly · very · really · often · always · never · here

abbreviation

advertisement

Paid promotional message

notice · announcement · commercial · promo · spot · placement · promotion · marketing · publicity · ad

Opposites
grammatical category contrast

adv.adj.

Noun-describing word type

adjective · n. · noun · v. · verb

Phrases
Family

adverb, adverbs, adverbial

Familiarity
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