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adverb
/ˈæd.vɜːb/
[/ˈæd.vɜːb/]
a word that describes a verb
Intermediatenoun
Definition
An adverb is a word that tells us more about a verb, adjective, or other adverb, often how something is done. 'Quickly' and 'very' are adverbs.
Example
Add an adverb to describe how she ran.
Add an adverb to describe how she ran.
Etymology
From Latin 'adverbium' meaning added to a verb.
How & Where It’s Used
A basic part of speech taught in grammar.