Adverbs: Definition and 8 Types with Example Sentences

Introduction:

A word that adds something to the meaning of a verb, an adjective, or another Adverb is called an Adverb. The words briskly, quickly, very, extremely, and quite are, therefore, Adverbs.

In other words, an adverb is a phrase that describes verbs. Adverbs also are used to add or alter the means of an adjective, a verb, a preposition, a sentence, and a clause. We can add extra information to the phrases, using exceptional forms of Adverbs. Hence, Adverbs are part of speech and express the manner, frequency, time, place, degree, and a lot more about a verb. They also act as a verb phrase that incorporates a verb and its dependents.

For example, ‘A man is moving.’

The phrase doesn’t give us any other information other than that there is a man who is moving, but if we add an adverb that will modify the meaning and write:

‘A man is moving slowly.’; it shows that there is a man who is moving slowly because maybe there is a speed limit on the road.

Different Types of Adverbs with Examples:

Now, here we have three kinds of Adverbs, and they are given below:

• Simple Adverbs
• Interrogative Adverbs
• Relative Adverbs

Simple Adverbs

Simple Adverbs comprise only one word and they are the commonly used Adverbs.

Examples of Simple Adverbs:

• I am planning to visit my fellows this weekend.
• The flowers on her lawn are enormously beautiful.
• My younger sister almost got lost at the concert.
• Jenny wants to visit the park because she likes greenery.

Simple Adverbs are further divided into six types:

1. Adverbs of Time:

As the name proposes, the adverbs of time are used to tell the reader about the occurrence of some action when there is any need. General periods and specific times are included in Adverbs of time.

Now, the day after tomorrow, today, always, tomorrow, next month, recently, forever, etc.

Example Sentences of Adverbs of time:

• I went to the office a little late yesterday.
• He always gets a good outcome.
• I will go on Monday.
• He swims occasionally.
• He arrived late at the party.

 

2. Adverbs of Frequency:

These adverbs are used to represent how frequently an action or event is occurring. The adverbs of frequency can be known by simply asking the question ‘how often.’

Seldom, rarely, never, monthly, often, weekly, yearly, sometimes, occasionally, annually, usually, constantly, frequently, etc.

Example Sentences of Adverbs of Frequency:

• I have said to you thrice.
• I have seen him once.
• He often makes blunders.
• He seldom comes here to meet.
• The watchman called again.

 

3. Adverbs of Place:

These adverbs are used to specify where the action is taking place that is stated in the sentence. Adverbs of place can be recognized by asking the direct question ‘where’.

Somewhere, anywhere, outside, inside, nowhere, here, wherever, elsewhere, north, east, left, right, south, west, etc.

Example Sentences of Adverbs of Place:

• I searched everywhere for my lost chain.
• There are more packets over there.
• It’s time for dinner, so go inside.
• You can park anywhere in the parking area.
• Let’s go back before starting the rain.

 

4. Adverbs of Manner:

These adverbs describe how an action is completed. In other words, you can say that the adverbs of manner answer the question ‘how’.

Quickly, promptly, gradually, eventually, clearly, slowly, rapidly, keenly, seriously, instantly, etc.

Example Sentences of Adverbs of Manner:

• Let’s distribute the packets equally.
• Please, grip the video camera carefully.
• Mike is driving a car slowly.
• He can run fast.
• This painting is artistically

5. Adverbs of Degree or Quantity:

These adverbs are used to specify how intense the action of quality is. It is commonly used to describe adjectives and adverbs in a sentence.

Very, too, more, extremely, much, most, incredibly, little, less, totally, deeply, greatly, hardly, barely, etc.

Example Sentences of Adverbs of Degree:

• This short story is hardly necessary.
• The shirt looks simply elegant.
• I’m so happy to move to Finland.
• The magazine was interesting enough to read.
• I am fully prepared for a race.

 

6. Adverbs of Reason:

When you need to answer something, initiating from ‘why’, your answer will be the adverb of reason. Thus, you can say that an adverb of reason expresses the reason behind doing a specific task.

Hence, because, thus, therefore, so, accidentally, so that, since, purposely, lest, consequently, in order to, etc.

Example Sentences of Adverbs of Reason:

• He has accidentally hit the car.
• He, therefore, left university.
• I was starving so I ate a pizza pie.
• I am ill so that I can’t come to school today.
• He was left at the station because he was late.

 

Interrogative Adverbs

You are using Interrogative Adverbs whenever you ask a question in a phrase and the question word is used as an adverb. They have a unique quality, and that is, they are positioned at the start of a sentence.

Example Sentences of Interrogative Adverbs:

• Why are you wasting your time?
• How is your mother feeling now?
• Where did you keep your books?
• Is Joe going with us?
• What are you people wearing to the annual dinner?

 

Relative Adverbs

Whenever there is a need to relate or connect or join any two phrases, we normally use relative Adverbs.

These Adverbs are given below:

• Where
• When
• Why

Examples Sentences of Relative Adverbs:

• I was in the office when the rain get started.
• Luke is missing classes because he is ill.
• Maria called me while I was riding the bike.
• You may go to the festival only if Tom is joining you.
• In case your cash ends today, withdraw it by using your debit card.