An adverb is a word that describes or gives more information about a verb (action), an adjective (describing word), or another adverb. Adverbs tell us how, when, where, or how often something happens.
- How? (Manner) e.g., She sings beautifully.
- When? (Time) e.g., He arrived yesterday.
- Where? (Place) e.g., They looked everywhere.
- How often? (Frequency) e.g., I usually eat breakfast at 7 am.
Adverbs can also show degree or intensity, like very, quite, or too.
Many adverbs are formed by adding -ly to adjectives (quick → quickly), but not all adverbs end in -ly, and some words can be both adjectives and adverbs depending on usage.
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Table of Contents
- Frequency Adverbs
Frequency adverbs in English, including common adverbs of frequency, their placement rules within sentences, and examples for everyday usage.
- Manner Adverbs
Manner adverbs describe how an action is performed, providing details about the way something happens in a sentence.
- Degree Adverbs
Degree adverbs are words that show how much or to what extent something happens or is true in English grammar.
- Place Adverbs
Place adverbs are words that describe where an action happens. They help us talk about location and movement with details.
- Time Adverbs
Time adverbs are words that tell us when something happens, how often it happens, or for how long it happens.
Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025
