Adverbs of Relative Place · Adverbs: Adverbs Time And Place

in a position just ahead of or further forward than someone or something

"The car stopped in front."

"Please park your vehicle directly in front of the main entrance so that it is easily visible."

in a downward direction, typically toward the lower point of a hill

"The bike went downhill."

"After reaching the summit, the hikers enjoyed a swift and exhilarating ride downhill back to the base camp."

away from the correct path, direction, or course

"The path went astray."

"It is easy for inexperienced travelers to go astray in the dense, unfamiliar wilderness without a proper map."

at a place right outside the main door or entrance of a building

"Meet me out front."

"The delivery driver is waiting out front with your package, so please come and collect it immediately."

at the rear, far side, or back side of something

"The cat is hiding behind the sofa."

"The cat is hiding behind the sofa because it is scared of the loud thunder outside."

in a position or location situated beneath or lower than something else

"The temperature dropped below zero."

"The temperature dropped below zero last night so the puddles have frozen and become slippery and dangerous."

at or to a position directly beneath or lower than something

"The cat is under."

"He managed to hide the valuable documents under his bed before the authorities arrived."

directly below something, particularly when concealed by the thing on top

"The treasure is underneath."

"She discovered the hidden compartment underneath the loose floorboard in the old house."

in or to a lower position

"The treasure lay beneath."

"The ancient ruins were discovered buried deep beneath the surface of the earth, hidden for centuries."

in, at, or to a higher position

"The plane flew above the clouds."

"The plane flew above the clouds so we could not see the ground during most of the flight."

to or at the side that is further

"The house is beyond the hill."

"The school is beyond the bridge and then you turn left at the gas station and continue for about two hundred meters."

in or to the direction behind us

"Please come back soon."

"Please come back soon because we miss you very much and we want to see you."

in a position resting atop or supported by something

"Put it on."

"Ensure that the new software is installed on all company computers by Friday."

from one side to the other side of something

"We walked across the bridge."

"We walked across the bridge to the other side of the river where the old castle is located."

from one side of something to the other

"Go past the shop."

"He walked quickly past the crowded marketplace, eager to reach his destination without getting delayed by the many people."

in or traveling to a different country

"She wants to study abroad next year."

"She wants to study abroad next year to improve her language skills and experience a different culture."

‌to or in a foreign country, particularly one that is across the sea

"He moved overseas for work."

"He moved overseas for work and now lives in Singapore where he manages the regional office for his company."

in the sky above

"Birds flew overhead."

"A flock of geese flew overhead on their migratory journey."

in a way that is easily understood or audible

"The water is clear and clean."

"The water is clear and clean so you can drink it without any worries about getting sick."

in a direction that is across from or facing something else

"Go opposite."

"From our vantage point, the mountain appeared directly opposite across the vast valley."