Place Adverbs

Adverbs of place tell us where something happens, and they help listeners picture scenes more clearly. This guide goes over common adverbs of place and how to use them.

Key Adverbs

Adverbs of place usually come after the verb or at the end of the sentence, and they can modify actions, directions, or locations. Here are some basic adverbs of place to learn.

English Adverb	English Adverb
here	there
everywhere	nowhere
outside	inside
nearby	away
above	below

English Example	English Translation
🔑 The keys are on the table.	The keys are on the table.
🧴 The bottle is inside the bag.	The bottle is inside the bag.
🧥 My scarf is under the coat.	My scarf is under the coat.
🪑 She sat beside the window.	She sat beside the window.
🚪 They waited outside the café.	They waited outside the café.

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Usage

Adverbs of place can modify where an action occurs, where someone moves, or the location of an object. They sometimes pair with prepositions for more detail.

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Examples

English Example	English Translation
🪝 He hung his coat on the hook.	He hung his coat on the hook.
📚 The book is inside the drawer.	The book is inside the drawer.
🐾 The cat is under the chair.	The cat is under the chair.
🧍 She stood beside me in line.	She stood beside me in line.
🌳 The children played outside the house.	The children played outside the house.

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More Adverbs

More adverbs of place add nuance by indicating direction, proximity, or specific locations relative to other things. Learn these to describe scenes precisely.

English Adverb	English Adverb
afar	alongside
beyond	around
beneath	near
inside	outside
upstairs	downstairs

English Example	English Translation
🪜 The ladder is against the wall.	The ladder is against the wall.
🏞️ They went beyond the park.	They went beyond the park.
🔙 The lost dog ran back home.	The lost dog ran back home.
🏠 He lives nearby.	He lives nearby.
🧭 The treasure is somewhere in the garden.	The treasure is somewhere in the garden.
❓ I left my keys somewhere.	I left my keys somewhere.
🆗 The meeting is upstairs.	The meeting is upstairs.
🅿️ She parked her car outside.	She parked her car outside.
🛋️ He relaxed downstairs.	He relaxed downstairs.
🚶 They moved forward to the front door.	They moved forward to the front door.

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Summary

Place adverbs tell us where actions happen and improve clarity in descriptions. Practice inserting them after verbs or at sentence ends to make scenes vivid.

Last updated: Sun Sep 14, 2025