B2 adjective ニュートラル

adverb

/ˈædvɜːrb/

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.

例文

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1

She spoke quietly so as not to wake the sleeping baby.

She talked in a low volume to avoid disturbing the infant's sleep.

2

The committee will subsequently review the proposal after the initial audit.

The group will look at the plan later following the first official check.

3

I'll be there really soon, I just need to grab my keys.

I will arrive very shortly once I have my keys.

語族

名詞
adverb
副詞
adverbially
形容詞
adverbial
関連
adverbial
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覚え方のコツ

Look at the word itself: AD-VERB. It tells you that it ADds information to a VERB.

クイックテスト

The professional driver handled the sharp turn ___.

正解!

正解は: skilfully

例文

1

She spoke quietly so as not to wake the sleeping baby.

everyday

She talked in a low volume to avoid disturbing the infant's sleep.

2

The committee will subsequently review the proposal after the initial audit.

formal

The group will look at the plan later following the first official check.

3

I'll be there really soon, I just need to grab my keys.

informal

I will arrive very shortly once I have my keys.

4

The data were analyzed quantitatively to determine the statistical significance.

academic

The information was studied using numbers to find meaningful patterns.

5

We must act decisively to ensure we do not lose our market share.

business

We need to make firm decisions quickly to keep our position in the industry.

語族

名詞
adverb
副詞
adverbially
形容詞
adverbial
関連
adverbial

よく使う組み合わせ

adverb of manner a word describing how an action is performed
adverb of frequency a word describing how often something occurs
conjunctive adverb a word that connects two independent ideas
intensifying adverb a word used to add emphasis to an adjective
modify an adverb the act of one adverb describing another

よく使うフレーズ

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

よく混同される語

adverb vs adjective

Adjectives describe nouns and pronouns, while adverbs describe verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs.

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使い方のコツ

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.

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よくある間違い

Learners often use an adjective when an adverb is required, such as saying 'he runs quick' instead of 'he runs quickly'.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Look at the word itself: AD-VERB. It tells you that it ADds information to a VERB.

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語源

Derived from the Latin 'adverbium', where 'ad-' means 'to' and 'verbum' means 'word' or 'verb'.

文法パターン

can be used in comparative and superlative forms (e.g., more slowly) often ends in -ly can modify entire clauses

クイックテスト

The professional driver handled the sharp turn ___.

正解!

正解は: skilfully

関連単語

anticisist

C1

To actively challenge, subvert, or dismantle cisnormative assumptions and institutional gender binaries. This verb describes the proactive process of advocating for gender-diverse perspectives by questioning established social norms.

intermovy

C1

The dynamic and reciprocal movement or exchange occurring between different groups, systems, or states. It specifically highlights the fluid transition and interplay of elements as they shift from one context to another.

exmarist

C1

A person who was formerly a member of the Marist Brothers or the Society of Mary, or a former student who attended a Marist educational institution. It refers to someone who maintains an identity or connection with the Marist tradition after leaving the formal organization.

unmanfy

C1

To deprive someone or something of traditionally masculine qualities, strength, or vigor. It is often used figuratively to describe the process of making a person or a concept appear weak, vulnerable, or less assertive than expected.

obvolvence

C1

The state or condition of being wrapped, enveloped, or enshrouded by a surrounding layer. It is used both literally in biological contexts to describe a covering and metaphorically to describe being obscured or hidden.

oblucation

C1

To render something obscure, unclear, or unintelligible, especially through the use of complex language or ambiguous details. It involves intentionally making a concept difficult to perceive or understand to hide the truth or avoid directness.

overprivine

C1

A formal noun referring to the state or condition of possessing excessive social or economic privilege, often to the point where it diminishes one's ability to empathize with others. It describes a structural or individual abundance of advantages that creates a disconnect from the realities of the less fortunate.

intrapaty

C1

Refers to activities, discussions, or conflicts occurring within a single political party rather than between different parties. It describes the internal dynamics, factionalism, or cohesion among members of the same political organization.

subvadful

C1

To subvadful means to perform a comprehensive and intensive verification of the fundamental layers of a system, argument, or physical structure. It implies a deep-dive analysis that goes beyond surface-level inspection to ensure that hidden foundations are entirely secure and functional.

dislegly

C1

A test-specific term used to describe something that is not permitted by law or established rules. It characterizes actions, behaviors, or documents that violate a formal code or legal standard within a controlled linguistic simulation.

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