Pronunciation: /ædˈvɜrbiəl/
noun a word or phrase that modifies or provides more information about a verb, adjective, or other adverb
A1 An adverbial is a word that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb.
A2 In English, adverbials can indicate time, place, manner, frequency, or degree.
B1 Students in this class need to understand how to use adverbials effectively in their writing.
B2 The adverbial phrase 'with great care' describes how the action was performed.
C1 Advanced writers often experiment with different adverbial placements to enhance their prose.
C2 The adverbial clause 'although he was tired' adds complexity to the sentence.
adjective describing a word or phrase that modifies or provides more information about a verb, adjective, or other adverb
A1 She walked slowly to the store.
A2 He spoke quietly during the meeting.
B1 They drove dangerously on the icy roads.
B2 The singer performed beautifully at the concert.
C1 The professor spoke eloquently about the topic.
C2 The author writes adverbial phrases with precision.
formal The adverbial phrase in the sentence provides additional information about the verb.
informal I added an adverbial to make the sentence sound better.
slang She always uses adverbials in her writing to make it more interesting.
figurative Like an adverbial, his presence subtly changed the atmosphere of the room.
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