Top 251 - 275 Adverbs: English Vocabulary List

in a way related to the past

"Historically, this was a kingdom."

"Historically this city was very important for trade because it was located at the crossroads of several major routes."

in a way that is related to feelings and emotions

"She reacted emotionally."

"She is emotionally strong and can handle difficult situations without breaking down or losing her composure."

used to indicate that despite a previous statement or situation, something else remains true

"The task is hard nonetheless we will try."

"The task is hard nonetheless we will try our best to complete it before the deadline."

having a relatively great vertical extent

"The shelf is too high."

"The high shelf in the kitchen holds the special dishes that we rarely use at all."

in a way that involves effort and participation rather than being passive

"He actively helps others."

"He actively participates in class discussions and always has something interesting to contribute to the conversation."

in the recent period of time

"I have been busy lately."

"I have been busy lately with work and family obligations so I have not had much time for myself."

in a way that is visible or accessible to the general public

"He publicly apologized for his mistake."

"He publicly apologized for his mistake and promised to do better in the future to regain everyone trust."

in accordance with methods, beliefs, or customs that have remained unchanged for a long period of time

"Traditionally families eat together on Sunday."

"Traditionally families eat together on Sunday and this custom is still very important in many cultures around the world."

used to express relief or appreciation for a positive circumstance or outcome

"Thankfully nobody was injured."

"Thankfully nobody was injured in the accident although the cars were badly damaged and had to be towed away."

in a sorrowful or regretful manner

"Sadly he could not come."

"Sadly he could not come to the wedding because he was sick and the doctor told him to stay in bed."

(used for emphasis) not at all

"I have no money whatsoever."

"I have no money whatsoever so I cannot lend you anything until I get paid at the end of the month."

at the present era, as opposed to the past

"Nowadays many people work from home."

"Nowadays many people work from home instead of going to the office because technology makes it easy and convenient."

in a way that arouses one's curiosity or attention

"Interestingly he speaks five languages."

"Interestingly he speaks five languages fluently and has lived in six different countries so far in his life."

used to introduce an opposing statement

"It was raining nevertheless we went out."

"It was raining nevertheless we went out because we had already bought tickets for the concert and did not want to waste them."

needing little skill or effort to do or understand

"The test is easy."

"The exam was surprisingly easy and most of the students finished it early and left the room with smiles on their faces."

at exactly the same time

"The two events happened simultaneously."

"The two events happened simultaneously so the president could not attend both of them at the same time."

at an undetermined point in the future

"We will meet sometime."

"Let's plan to catch up sometime next month when our schedules are less hectic and we can relax."

in the end or after a lot of waiting

"At last we arrived home."

"At last we arrived home after a very long and tiring journey that lasted nearly twelve hours."

in a way that is always the same

"She consistently arrives on time."

"She consistently arrives on time for work and never misses a day because she is very responsible."

at a great distance or elevation from the ground or a reference point

"The plane flew high."

"The eagle soared high above the snow-capped mountains, surveying its vast territory."

from a specific point in the past until the present time

"I have lived here since."

"She has been practicing the piano diligently since she was a child."

in a manner that is fast and takes little time

"She ran quick."

"She was quick to understand the problem and offered an excellent solution immediately."

to a limited degree or extent

"The window was partially open."

"The window was partially open so the room was not too cold even though the heating was turned off."

in every important respect

"The two systems are fundamentally different."

"The two systems are fundamentally different and cannot be compared easily because they work in completely opposite ways."

with no effort or difficulty

"The task was easy."

"She completed the complex puzzle easily, demonstrating a remarkable aptitude for problem-solving."

in or to all parts of the world

"The product is sold worldwide."

"The product is sold worldwide and has become very popular in many countries across all continents."

not in the distance

"A police officer was nearby."

"A police officer was nearby and quickly came to help when he saw the accident happen right in front of him."