adverb
What is another word for adverb? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A word that modifies a verb, an adjective or another adverb, describing how, when, where or to what degree something happens — such as quickly, yesterday, here or very.
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Etymology
From Latin "adverbium," from "ad-" (to) plus "verbum" (word or verb) — literally a word added to a verb.
Full origin of adverb →Frequently asked questions
What is an adverb?
A word that tells you more about a verb, adjective or another adverb — how, when, where or how much. "Quickly," "yesterday," "outside" and "extremely" are all adverbs.
Do all adverbs end in -ly?
No. Many do (slowly, carefully), but plenty do not — fast, well, very, here, often, never. And some -ly words are adjectives, such as friendly and lovely.
What is the difference between an adjective and an adverb?
An adjective describes a noun ("a quick runner"), while an adverb describes a verb, adjective or adverb ("she ran quickly").
