Top 176 - 200 Adverbs: English Vocabulary List

at a distance from each other in either time or space

"The two houses stand apart."

"The two houses stand apart from each other by about fifty meters so there is plenty of space between them."

at the same time but often somewhere else

"Meanwhile I will prepare dinner."

"Meanwhile I will prepare dinner while you set the table and pour the drinks for everyone."

in a manner that almost does not exist or occur

"I could barely hear the speaker."

"I could barely hear the speaker because the microphone was not working properly and the room was very noisy."

with no attention to the thing mentioned

"I will go regardless."

"She decided to pursue her dream career regardless of the financial risks involved in starting her own business."

in relation to the body as opposed to the mind

"I feel physically tired today."

"I feel physically tired today because I went for a long run this morning and did not sleep well last night."

at the starting point of a process or situation

"Initially I did not like him."

"Initially I did not like him but after getting to know him better I realized that he is actually a very kind person."

before the present moment or a specific time

"I previously worked at a bank."

"I previously worked at a bank for five years before I decided to change careers and become a teacher."

for the greatest part

"The decision was largely based on cost."

"The decision was largely based on cost rather than quality because the company had a very tight budget to work with."

to a great or considerable extent

"It rained heavily all night."

"It rained heavily all night long and the streets were flooded by the time we woke up."

used to explain the main reason or starting point of a situation

"Why did you start?"

"Why did you go there in the first place if you knew it was dangerous and forbidden?"

in a right way and without mistake

"Did I spell your name correctly?"

"Did I spell your name correctly because I want to make sure it is right on the certificate?"

regularly and with short time in between

"He frequently travels abroad."

"He frequently travels to other cities for work and spends a lot of time in hotels and airports."

in the time following a specific action, moment, or event

"We went to dinner afterward."

"We went to dinner afterward and then we walked along the beach for a while enjoying the cool evening breeze."

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

"The cat hid behind."

"He waited patiently behind the curtain, hoping to surprise her."

in a manner that is capable of harming or injuring a person or destroying or damaging a thing

"He drove dangerously fast."

"The car was dangerously close to the edge of the cliff and everyone held their breath as it passed slowly."

without having a lot of space or time in between

"They stood closely together."

"Watch closely what I do and then try to copy my movements step by step until you get it right."

at the same time but often somewhere else

"Meanwhile I will prepare dinner."

"Meanwhile I will prepare dinner while you set the table and pour the drinks for everyone."

in a way that results in the desired outcome

"It works effectively."

"The team worked effectively together to solve the complex problem."

with everything considered

"Overall, it was good."

"Overall, the conference was a resounding success, fostering collaboration and generating innovative ideas."

used when an event or performance is happening at the present moment or being broadcast in real-time

"The band performed live."

"The band performed live at the stadium and thousands of fans sang along to every song."

at predictable, equal time periods

"She exercises regularly."

"She exercises regularly to stay healthy and maintain her weight without following any strict diets."

not in or to any place

"I found it nowhere."

"After searching the entire house, he realized the lost keys were nowhere to be found."

at or to a significant depth

"He dug deep."

"The archaeologist had to dig deep into the earth to uncover the ancient artifacts."

more than any other thing

"The city is mainly residential."

"The population is mainly composed of young people who work in the technology and service industries."

from one side to the other side of something, typically through an opening or passage

"He walked through the door."

"The sunlight streamed through the window, illuminating the dust motes dancing in the air."

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."

to a noticeable or considerable extent

"The temperature dropped significantly overnight."

"The temperature dropped significantly overnight and we had to turn on the heater to stay warm."