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Adverbs are an essential part of the English language and they should be on your radar if you\u2019re learning English. Adverbs are used commonly in sentences. This article is prepared to help you learn all about adverbs in English.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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\nWhat Are Adverbs?
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Adverbs are one of the four major classes along with nouns, verbs and adjectives. They are words that describe verbs, adjectives and other adverbs. They usually have the \u201c-ly\u201d suffix, but some adverbs are spelled exactly like their adjective counterparts. We will explain how to differentiate adverbs and adjectives further in the article.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n

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How To Use Adverbs In Sentences<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Adverbs can modify adjectives, verbs, other verbs or whole sentences. They can either come before or after what they are modifying. Let\u2019s take a look at some examples to learn how to use adverbs in sentences:<\/p>\n

Adverb that modifies an adjective: A perfectly <\/strong>healthy baby was born yesterday.
\nAdverb that modifies a verb: I was running fast<\/strong>.
\nAdverb that modifies an adverb: She knows me really <\/strong>well.
\nAdverb that modifies a sentence: Interestingly<\/strong>, she studied for this exam.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n

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Adverbs vs. Adjectives<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Adverbs and adjectives are commonly mixed up. The difference between the two is that adjectives only modify nouns and pronouns while adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, other adverbs and sentences. Adverbs usually take the \u201c-ly\u201d suffix, but not always. If you are confused as to whether a word is an adjective or an adverb, simply ask yourself what part of the sentence it modifies. Here are some examples:<\/p>\n

Adjective<\/strong>: I am giving her this <\/strong><\/em>book.
\nAdverb<\/strong>: Is your cat supposed to eat this <\/em><\/strong>fast?<\/p>\n

In these examples, \u201cbook\u201d is a noun and \u201cfast\u201d is an adjective.<\/p>\n

Adjective<\/strong>: Such a bad <\/em><\/strong>movie, I wish we never watched it.
\nAdverb<\/strong>: I would never mess up so badly<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

In these examples the word \u201cbad\u201d is modifying a noun (book), and the word \u201cbadly\u201d is modifying a verb (mess up).<\/p>\n

Adjective<\/strong>: Your puppy is so loud<\/strong>.
\nAdverb<\/strong>: I screamed so loudly <\/em><\/strong>at the concert yesterday, I lost my voice.<\/p>\n

In these examples, the word \u201cloud\u201d describes a noun (puppy), and the word \u201cloudly\u201d describes a verb (screamed).<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Adverbs of Manner<\/strong><\/h2>\n

An adverb of manner is an adverb that describes how something happens. In other words, the manner in which that action happens. Some examples of adverbs of manner are deeply, eagerly, easily, rudely, fluently, etc.<\/em> Let\u2019s use them in sentences:<\/p>\n

I deeply <\/em><\/strong>regret the words I said in our fight.
\nShe eagerly <\/em><\/strong>agreed to our terms and we hired her as our new software developer.
\nI would easily <\/em><\/strong>forget Spanish if I didn\u2019t practice daily.
\nHe interrupted my speech rudely<\/em><\/strong>.
\nI speak 5 languages fluently<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n

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Adverbs of Degree<\/strong><\/h2>\n

An adverb of degree describes the intensity or degree of something. Some examples are too, very, really, incredibly, pretty, etc.<\/em> Let\u2019s use them in sentences:<\/p>\n

I can\u2019t hear you, you speak too <\/em><\/strong>quietly.
\nIt was a very <\/em><\/strong>chaotic party.
\nYou must be really <\/em><\/strong>sad that you didn\u2019t pass your drivers test.
\nIt is incredibly <\/em><\/strong>hot outside.
\nThat\u2019s a pretty <\/em><\/strong>cute dress.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n

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Adverbs of Place<\/strong><\/h2>\n

An adverb of place, also called a locative adverb, defines something\u2019s position in relation to another thing. Some examples are above, around, below, etc.<\/em> Also some adverbs of place end in \u201c-ward\/-wards\u201d, such as onward, towards, etc. <\/em>Let\u2019s use them in sentences:<\/p>\n

The group walked onward<\/em><\/strong> while we stayed behind.
\nI think we should go one floor below <\/em><\/strong>this one to find a place to eat.
\nThe Little Red Riding Hood ran towards<\/em> <\/strong>her grandmother\u2019s house.
\nYou should look above <\/em><\/strong>the ceiling, maybe the spider is there.
\nWe circled around <\/em><\/strong>the school to make sure our teacher didn\u2019t see us.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n

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Adverbs of Time
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An adverb of time describes when an action takes place. Some examples are now, later, soon, yearly, tomorrow, etc.<\/em> Let\u2019s use them in sentences:<\/p>\n

I don\u2019t care, I want to go home now!<\/strong><\/em>
\nIf she doesn\u2019t call me back soon<\/em><\/strong>, I\u2019ll have to make plans without her.
\nYou can come by later<\/em><\/strong>.
\nWe change jobs yearly<\/em> <\/strong>as we move countries.
\nI\u2019m coming to school tomorrow<\/em><\/strong>, don\u2019t skip and leave me alone please.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n

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Adverbs of Frequency<\/strong><\/h2>\n

An adverb of frequency describes how often, or frequently, an action happens. Some examples are often, seldom, sometimes, rarely, eventually, etc. Let\u2019s use them in sentences:<\/p>\n

I often <\/em><\/strong>cook for myself rather than ordering take-out.
\nShe seldom <\/em><\/strong>calls, never comes by.
\nSometimes <\/em><\/strong>I think about how my life could be different.
\nRarely <\/em><\/strong>do I stay over at my parents\u2019 house.
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Adverbs of Purpose<\/strong><\/h2>\n

An adverb of purpose, or adverb of reason, defines why something happened. Some examples are so, in order to, therefore, thus, accidentally, etc.<\/em> Let\u2019s use them in sentences:<\/p>\n

We were really hungry, so <\/em><\/strong>we ate all the cookies.
\nI needed help, therefore <\/em><\/strong>I started to see a therapist.
\nIn order to<\/em><\/strong> stay calm, I take in deep breaths whenever I get angry.
\nShe didn\u2019t invite me to her birthday party, thus <\/em><\/strong>ending our friendship.
\nI accidentally <\/em><\/strong>knocked over this vase and it broke.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n

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Frequently Asked Questions About Adverbs<\/strong><\/h2>\n

What are 10 adverb examples?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Here are 10 adverb examples: Eventually, so, often, therefore, above, deeply, rarely, badly, thus, really.<\/p>\n

What is the difference between adverbs and adjectives?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Adverbs modify adjectives, verbs, other adjectives and sentences while adjectives only modify nouns and pronouns.<\/p>\n

How do you use adverbs?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Adverbs are used to describe adjectives, verbs, other adjectives and sentences; therefore they can come before or after whatever word they describe. You can find examples on how to use adverbs in our article above.<\/p>\n

What are the types of adverbs?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The 6 types of adverbs are adverbs of purpose, frequency, place, time, degree and manner.<\/p>\n