Top 376 - 400 Adverbs: English Vocabulary List

used to introduce additional information

"The plan is risky furthermore it is expensive."

"The plan is expensive furthermore it is risky and might not even work at all."

in a way that relates to a specific location or nearby area

"The food is grown locally."

"The food is grown locally so it is fresh and does not have to travel long distances to reach the market."

in a manner that is related to genetics or genes

"They are genetically related."

"They are genetically related because they share the same parents and therefore have many similar physical characteristics."

used to introduce additional information or to emphasize a point

"The hotel was nice moreover it was cheap."

"The hotel was nice moreover it was very cheap so we decided to stay there for the whole week."

with physical effort rather than relying on machines or automation

"You need to start the engine manually."

"You need to start the engine manually by pulling the cord because the automatic starter is broken and needs to be repaired."

in a way that is extremely well or impressive

"Amazingly he survived the fall."

"Amazingly he survived the fall from the third floor with only a few bruises and a broken arm."

not inside a building or enclosed space

"We went outdoors."

"After being indoors all day, we decided to enjoy the fresh air and play outdoors."

with no one or nothing else involved

"He is solely responsible for this mess."

"He is solely responsible for this mess because he made all the decisions without consulting anyone else."

used to indicate how something is achieved or the result of an action

"He passed the exam thereby proving his skills."

"He passed the exam thereby proving his skills and earning the respect of his teachers and classmates."

to a large amount, intensity, or degree

"The view improved tremendously."

"The view improved tremendously after we climbed to the top of the hill and could see the entire valley below us."

in a way that causes major or sweeping change

"The price dropped drastically overnight."

"The price dropped drastically overnight because the company announced a big sale to clear out their old inventory."

in a manner that is related to chemistry, the scientific study of the properties, composition, and behavior of matter

"The water is chemically treated."

"The water is chemically treated to remove impurities and make it safe for drinking and cooking."

at an earlier time

"Let me know beforehand."

"Let me know beforehand if you are coming to the party so that I can buy enough food and drinks for everyone."

in a manner that someone is mentally aware of and able to regulate

"He consciously chose to be honest."

"He consciously chose to be honest even though lying would have been easier and would have saved him from trouble."

after a particular event or time

"He quit his job and subsequently started his own business."

"He quit his job and subsequently started his own business which became very successful within just a few years."

under the surface of the earth

"The subway runs underground."

"The subway runs underground through tunnels beneath the city streets so it does not interfere with traffic above."

to an exceptionally high degree

"She is extraordinarily talented."

"She is extraordinarily talented and can play the piano the violin and the cello at a professional level."

in a way that is unusually impressive, effective, or surprising

"She is remarkably talented for her age."

"She is remarkably talented for her age and can play three different musical instruments very well indeed."

to a degree that poses a serious or potentially disastrous risk

"The situation was critically bad."

"The patient's condition was deteriorating rapidly, making their status critically unstable."

at a speed that is not fast

"He walked slow."

"The internet connection is slow so I cannot watch the video properly."

used to add extra information or to introduce a reason that supports what was just said

"Besides, I am tired."

"Besides I also need a new phone because my old one is broken and the screen is cracked."

in a manner that is unusual or unexpected

"Strangely nobody heard the noise."

"Strangely nobody heard the noise even though it was very loud and the walls are quite thin."

in a way that involves or is related to the activity of sex

"They were sexually attracted to each other."

"They were sexually attracted to each other from the moment they met and soon after they started dating exclusively."

after a particular event or time

"He quit his job and subsequently moved away."

"He quit his job and subsequently started his own business which became very successful within a few years."

toward or in the direction of one side

"He looked sideways at his friend."

"He looked sideways at his friend and gave him a wink to let him know that he understood the secret message."

in a manner that is not official

"Unofficially he is the new manager."

"Unofficially he is the new manager but the official announcement will not be made until next week."