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Home Grammar Word classes Adverbs

Adverbs

An adverb is a word that’s used to give information about a verb, adjective, or other adverb:

  • they sang loudly
  • she’s very pretty
  • he writes really well

Adverbials and adjuncts

What exactly are adverbials and adjuncts, and how do you use them? Get the answer here.

Sentence adverbs

Interestingly, a sentence adverb is used to refer to a whole statement, not just part of it. Like that ‘interestingly’ at the beginning, for instance.

What Are Comparative And Superlative Adverbs?

If you’re not sure when it’s better to use ‘better’ and best to use ‘best’, then our guide to comparative and superlative adverbs can teach you this and more.

What positions can adverbs be used in within a sentence or clause?

Adverbs can be found in three different positions in a sentence or clause. What are they, and how does this differ for different adverbs?

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