Examples of Adverbs

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Kindly, slowly, here, often, and very are examples of

adverbs. Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. Modify means to add to or
change the meaning of a word.

Spotting an Adverb

End in "-ly"

Many adverbs end in -ly. If you are not sure of the part of speech a word would be, and it
ends with -ly, it is probably an adverb.

Examples include:

Financially

Willfully

Abruptly

Endlessly

Firmly
 Delightfully

Quickly

Lightly

Eternally

Delicately

Wearily

Sorrowfully

Beautifully

Truthfully

Other examples of adverbs would be words that describe how something was done or the
manner in which it was done. These would be words like:

Uneasily

Weirdly

Cheerfully

Expertly

Wholeheartedly

Randomly

Brutally

Really

Briskly

Sloppily

Wickedly

Tell Where Action Happened

Some adverbs tell the location of an action, or where it occurred. Adverbs like this would be:

Here

There

Everywhere

Somewhere

In

Inside

Underground
 Out

Outside

Upstairs

Downstairs

Tell When Action Happened

Examples of adverbs that tell when an action occurred, or its time, include:

Now

First

Last

Early

Yesterday

Tomorrow

Today

Later

Regularly

Often

Never

Monthly

Always

Usually

Tell the Extent of the Action

Adverbs can describe to what extent something was done or an action was executed,
including:

Very

Too

Almost

Also

Only

Enough

So

Quite
 Almost

Rather

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Adverbs Are Intensifiers

One function of adverbs is to intensify the meaning of the word it is modifying. It does this by
putting more or less emphasis on the word, amplifying the meaning of the word, or toning
down the feeling of the word.

Here are some sentences with the emphasizing adverb underlined:

I really dont care.

He literally wrecked his car.

I am certain of the facts, for sure.

You simply dont understand.

I so want to go to the concert.

Sentences that amplify would be like:

She completely rejected his proposal.

I heartily endorsed the new restaurant.

I so want that new toy.

He completely understands me.

I absolutely refuse to stay here any longer.

Adverbs and adverb phrases that tone down the feeling or mood would include:

I sort of felt betrayed by you.

You can improve on this to some extent.

She kind of likes the movie.

The boss almost quit his job after that.

I somewhat understand what you are saying.

She mildly disapproved of his actions.

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 Adverb Phrases
Adverb phrases function like adverbs. They can tell when, how, where, and to what extent
or purpose. Adverb phrases can start with a preposition.
Some examples of these are:
With a hammer
Next door
Before the holidays
Every month
For his mother
Adverb phrases can also start with the infinitive form of a verb, like in these examples:
To buy a car
To support the team
To show her mother
Here is a list of sentences with the adverb phrase underlined:
He lived in the north of Germany.
We decided to buy a car.
She went to the movie every month.
I laughed every time he cracked a joke.
It is kept where the students can read it.
She looked as if she were guilty.
He acts like he owns the place.
I went to bed after I finished my homework.
Please stay as long as possible.
An adverb or adverb phrase is a workhorse in the world of grammar, changing and
enhancing the meaning of their partner verbs.
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