adverb
UK/'ædvә:b/US
B1
Definitions
n.
A word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb (grammar).
副词（修饰动词、形容词或其他副词的词）
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedad- (to, onto) + verb (word, specifically the action word) = 'a word added onto a verb.' An adverb is the word you stick onto a verb to color how the action happens — runs *quickly*, speaks *softly*.
Root verb still carries 7 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.adverb of manner方式副词
- 2.adverb of frequency频率副词
- 3.adverb of time时间副词
- 4.conjunctive adverb连接副词
Example Sentences
- 1.
In 'She sings beautifully,' the adverb is 'beautifully.'
- 2.
Many adverbs are formed by adding -ly to an adjective.
- 3.
An adverb can also modify an adjective, as in 'very tall.'