adverb
- in the manner of an adverb; functioning as an adverb
Usage: grammar
Examples
- The phrase ‘very quickly’ functions adverbially in the sentence.
- In ‘She sang beautifully,’ the word ‘beautifully’ is used adverbially.
- The prepositional phrase ‘in the morning’ works adverbially to modify the verb.
- Some nouns can be used adverbially, like ‘home’ in ‘go home.’
- The word ‘fast’ can function both adjectivally and adverbially.