Adverb Usage

2 words in this vocabulary list

noun a word or phrase that modifies or describes a verb, adjective, or another adverb

adjective describing a word or phrase that is equivalent to an adverb

  • An adverb equivalent is a word that functions similarly to an adverb in a sentence.
  • Think of an adverb equivalent as a word that does the same job as an adverb.
  • An adverb equivalent is like the adverb's cool cousin in a sentence.
  • Using an adverb equivalent is like adding a secret ingredient to your sentence.

noun a word or phrase that modifies or provides more information about a verb, adjective, or other adverb

adjective describing a word or phrase that modifies or provides more information about a verb, adjective, or other adverb

  • The adverbial phrase in the sentence provides additional information about the verb.
  • I added an adverbial to make the sentence sound better.
  • She always uses adverbials in her writing to make it more interesting.
  • Like an adverbial, his presence subtly changed the atmosphere of the room.