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Definition of adverb - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
linguisticsTECH. word that modifies verbs, adjectives, or other modifying wordsTECH.
- Quickly is an adverb that modifies the verb run..
- Slowly is an adverb that modifies the verb walk.
- Happily is an adverb that modifies the verb sing.
Expressions with adverb
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adverb describing how an action is done
He spoke softly, using an adverb of manner.
basic form of an adverb without comparison
In grammar, 'quickly' is a positive adverb.
basic form of an adverb without comparison
In 'runs quickly', 'quickly' is a positive-degree adverb.
adverb changing the meaning of a whole sentence or clause
In “Fortunately, we arrived early,” “fortunately” is a sentence adverb.
Origin of adverb
Latin, adverbium (ad + verbum)
Terms with adverb included in their meaning
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intensifier
adds force to an adjective or adverb to show intensity
emphasis
used to emphasize an adjective or adverb
emphasis
used to emphasize a comparative adjective or adverb
emphasis
used to emphasize an adjective or adverb
adverbialise
used to make an adjective into an adverb
sentence adverb
used to introduce a worsening situation
emphasis
used to emphasize a preceding adjective or adverb
adverb
expresses a personal opinion or belief about something
adverb
fortunately or luckily in a situation
linguistics
form of adjective or adverb used to compare two things
sentence adverb
used to indicate non-literal speech
linguistics
basic form of an adjective or adverb showing simple quality
comparison
adjective or adverb form modified by 'most' or '-est'
linguistics
clause that cannot stand alone and acts as noun, adjective, or adverb
linguistics
adjective or adverb modified by degree
abr: adverb
word that describes how an action happens
abr: adverb
word that describes how something is done
abr: adverb
word that describes or modifies a verb adjective or adverb
adverb
used to introduce an example or illustration
adverb
secretly or quietly
emphasis
very, used to emphasize an adjective or another adverb
degree adverb
in great quantity, or with rich giving
acr: phrasal verb
combines a verb with a preposition or adverb
Tom Swifty
pun style where adverb relates to dialogue
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- French:adverbe, ...
- German:Adverb, ...
- Italian:avverbio, ...
- Spanish:adverbio, ...
- Portuguese:advérbio, ...
- Chinese:副词, ...
- Japanese:副詞, ...
- Arabic:ظَرْف, ...
- Hebrew:תּוֹאַר הַפּוֹעַל, ...
- Russian:наречие, ...
- Ukrainian:прислівник, ...
- Hindi:क्रियाविशेषण, ...
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