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Adverbs

Words that modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.

An adverb is a word that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb. Adverbs answer questions like "How?", "When?", "Where?", and "How often?".

An adverb is a word that modifies (describes) a verb, an adjective, or another adverb.

Modifying a verb: She speaks quietly.

Modifying an adjective: He is very tall.

Modifying another adverb: She drives extremely carefully.

Many adverbs are formed by adding -ly to an adjective: quick → quickly, careful → carefully.