Adverbially: meaning, definitions and examples
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adverbially
[ ədˈvɜr.bɪ.ə.li ]
grammar usage
Adverbially refers to the use of adverbs in a sentence. It describes the manner, time, place, or degree to which a verb, adjective, or other adverb is modified. Understanding how to use words adverbially can enhance the clarity and descriptiveness of your writing.
Synonyms
adverbially speaking, in an adverbial manner, in an adverbial way.
Examples of usage
- She ran quickly to catch the bus.
- He speaks softly during the presentation.
- They arrived early to help set up.
- The teacher explained the problem clearly.
- The cat jumped gracefully onto the shelf.
Translations
Translations of the word "adverbially" in other languages:
🇵🇹 adverbialmente
🇮🇳 क्रियाविशेषण रूप से
🇩🇪 adverbial
🇮🇩 secara adverbial
🇺🇦 прислівниково
🇵🇱 przysłówkowo
🇯🇵 副詞的に (ふくしてきに)
🇫🇷 adverbialement
🇪🇸 adverbialmente
🇹🇷 zarf olarak
🇰🇷 부사적으로 (busajeogeuro)
🇸🇦 ظرفيًا (ẓarfiyan)
🇨🇿 příslovcově
🇸🇰 príslovkovo
🇨🇳 副词性地 (fùcíxìng de)
🇸🇮 prislovno
🇮🇸 atviksorðalega
🇰🇿 үстеу сөзбен
🇬🇪 ზმნის სახელობითი ფორმით (zmnis sakhelobit formit)
🇦🇿 zərf şəkildə
🇲🇽 adverbialmente
Etymology
The term 'adverbially' is derived from 'adverb,' which comes from the Latin word 'adverbium.' The Latin prefix 'ad-' means 'to' or 'towards,' while 'verbum' means 'word.' Therefore, an adverb literally means 'to the word' or 'in relation to the verb.' The word 'adverb' was first used in English around the late 14th century. The suffix '-ally' is used in English to transform nouns into adverbs, indicating the manner in which an action is performed. Adverbs can modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, the adverbial form enhances sentence structure by providing additional context about how, when, where, or to what extent an action or characteristic occurs. This flexibility makes adverbial phrases incredibly useful in English grammar.