adverb
An adverb is a part of speech used to modify a verb, an adjective, another adverb, or a whole sentence. It typically expresses manner, place, time, frequency, degree, or level of certainty.
Beispiele
3 von 5She spoke quietly so as not to wake the sleeping baby.
She talked in a low volume to avoid disturbing the infant's sleep.
The committee will subsequently review the proposal after the initial audit.
The group will look at the plan later following the first official check.
I'll be there really soon, I just need to grab my keys.
I will arrive very shortly once I have my keys.
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Merkhilfe
Look at the word itself: AD-VERB. It tells you that it ADds information to a VERB.
Schnelles Quiz
The professional driver handled the sharp turn ___.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: skilfully
Beispiele
She spoke quietly so as not to wake the sleeping baby.
everydayShe talked in a low volume to avoid disturbing the infant's sleep.
The committee will subsequently review the proposal after the initial audit.
formalThe group will look at the plan later following the first official check.
I'll be there really soon, I just need to grab my keys.
informalI will arrive very shortly once I have my keys.
The data were analyzed quantitatively to determine the statistical significance.
academicThe information was studied using numbers to find meaningful patterns.
We must act decisively to ensure we do not lose our market share.
businessWe need to make firm decisions quickly to keep our position in the industry.
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Häufige Kollokationen
Häufige Phrasen
relative adverb
an adverb that introduces a relative clause
sentence adverb
an adverb that modifies the entire meaning of a sentence
adverbial phrase
a group of words that functions as an adverb
Wird oft verwechselt mit
Adjectives describe nouns and pronouns, while adverbs describe verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs.
Nutzungshinweise
While many adverbs are formed by adding '-ly' to an adjective, some are irregular (like 'well') or look the same as adjectives (like 'fast'). They can usually be moved to different positions in a sentence without changing the basic meaning.
Häufige Fehler
Learners often use an adjective when an adverb is required, such as saying 'he runs quick' instead of 'he runs quickly'.
Merkhilfe
Look at the word itself: AD-VERB. It tells you that it ADds information to a VERB.
Wortherkunft
Derived from the Latin 'adverbium', where 'ad-' means 'to' and 'verbum' means 'word' or 'verb'.
Grammatikmuster
Schnelles Quiz
The professional driver handled the sharp turn ___.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: skilfully
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to
A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
for
A1Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
with
A1A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.
he
A1A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.
you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
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