adverb
How-word in grammar
An adverb is a word that gives more information about another sentence element; typically about a verb, an adjective, or another adverb.
The placement of adverbs varies, depending on their function.
In We won easily, the adverb easily modifies the verb won.
In Fortunately, we got there on time, the adverb fortunately modifies the whole sentence and is called a sentence adverb.
Many adverbs work to add intensity or severity, as very in a very old man or ridiculously in a ridiculously long wait.
These adverbs are called intensives or submodifiers.
At frequent intervals
occasionally · frequently · always · sometimes · habitually · repeatedly · constantly · periodically
Word altering another
- intensifierSomething that strengthens
- qualifierWord or phrase limiting meaning
- syntaxRules for arranging words
- clauseProvision in agreement
sentence · placement · conjugation · comparison · superlative · comparative · negation · interrogative
Word-ending addition
- derivationSource or origin tracing
- formationCreation or arrangement
- endingFinal portion of something
- rootUnderground absorbing structure
stem · comparative · superlative · regularly · irregularly · inflection · conversion · compounding
In temporal order
- simultaneouslyAt the same instant
- eventuallyAt a later time
- previouslyBefore the present moment
- initiallyAt the outset
ultimately · recently · formerly · temporarily · permanently · momentarily · instantly · gradually
At great speed
- elegantlyWith tasteful grace
- clumsilyIn an uncoordinated manner
- silentlyWithout audible noise
- loudlyWith great volume
gracefully · briskly · aggressively · gently · furiously · meticulously · hastily · stealthily
To an intense degree
utterly · highly · deeply · thoroughly · completely · absolutely · totally · slightly
often
At frequent intervals
rarely · occasionally · frequently · always · sometimes · habitually · repeatedly · constantly · periodically · sporadically
modifier
Word altering another
- intensifierSomething that strengthens
- qualifierWord or phrase limiting meaning
- syntaxRules for arranging words
clause · sentence · placement · conjugation · comparison · superlative · comparative · negation · interrogative · declarative
suffix
Word-ending addition
- derivationSource or origin tracing
- formationCreation or arrangement
- endingFinal portion of something
root · stem · comparative · superlative · regularly · irregularly · inflection · conversion · compounding · reduplication
chronologically
In temporal order
- simultaneouslyAt the same instant
- eventuallyAt a later time
- previouslyBefore the present moment
initially · ultimately · recently · formerly · temporarily · permanently · momentarily · instantly · gradually · suddenly
swiftly
At great speed
loudly · gracefully · briskly · aggressively · gently · furiously · meticulously · hastily · stealthily · awkwardly
extremely
To an intense degree
almost · utterly · highly · deeply · thoroughly · completely · absolutely · totally · slightly · somewhat
here
In this location
- thereAt that location
- everywhereIn all places
- nowhereNot at any place
somewhere · anywhere · nearby · far · away · abroad · indoors · outdoors · underground · overhead
- vocabularyword, words, new words, term, terms
- descriptive wordsvivid, detailed, colorful, expressive, graphic
- English classnoun, grammar, writing, reading, vocabulary
- grammardeclension, pronouns, adjectives, conjugation, nouns
- grammar partsnoun, pronoun, preposition, conjunction, interjection
- grammar termsnoun, pronoun, preposition, conjunction, article
adverbnoun
Word naming something
verb · adjective · preposition · conjunction · pronoun
- adverb clauseDependent clause modifying actions