Top 26 - 50 Adverbs: English Vocabulary List

to a large degree

"She likes it a lot."

"I eat a lot of vegetables every day because they are healthy and help me maintain my weight."

in addition to what is already mentioned or known

"What else is there?"

"Besides the main course, what else did you order for your meal at the fancy restaurant?"

used to show uncertainty or hesitation

"Maybe we can go."

"Maybe we can go to the cinema tomorrow if you are free and there are good movies playing."

at all times, without any exceptions

"I always drink coffee."

"I always drink coffee in the morning because it helps me wake up and feel more alert."

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."

used to refer to someone or something that possesses the highest degree or amount of a particular quality

"Most people like chocolate."

"Most people like chocolate but some prefer vanilla or strawberry flavored desserts instead."

to the full or complete degree

"I like it all."

"She was all ready to go when the bus arrived."

to a degree that is high but not very high

"The dress is pretty expensive."

"The dress is pretty expensive but I like it so much that I decided to buy it anyway."

to an acceptable extent

"It's all right."

"His explanation was all right, though it lacked the clarity I had hoped for."

used to give permission or express agreement

"Of course, you can come."

"Of course you can borrow my car. Just bring it back soon, please."

used with a number to show that it is not exact

"It cost about ten."

"The journey is about three hours long, depending on traffic conditions."

to or at a great distance

"The station is far."

"The station is not far from here so you can easily walk there in less than ten minutes."

for a great amount of time

"It took long."

"We waited so long for the train that we almost missed our flight."

in the company of or in proximity to another person or people

"We worked together on the project."

"We worked together on the project and finished it ahead of schedule because everyone contributed their best effort."

for one single time

"I go to the cinema once a month."

"I go to the cinema once a month because I enjoy watching movies on the big screen."

at a time following the current or mentioned moment, without specifying exactly when

"I will call you later tonight."

"I will call you later tonight after I finish my homework and have something to eat for dinner."

used to state one's opinion while emphasizing or summarizing its most important aspects

"Basically, it's a good idea."

"Basically, the entire project will fail if we don't secure additional funding within the next month."