Adverb Flashcards
Dramatically
Noticeable or sudden and often surprising. Exciting or impressive. Showing feeling in a very obvious way because you want other people to notice you.
By a strikingly large amount or to a strikingly large extent; Greatly: His health has improved dramatically
Mostly
In almost every case, almost all the time; Mainly- Entirely-Fir the most part- Chiefly- Principally- Largely:
Our students come mostly from Iran.
The tourists who visit my town are mostly Australian.
Solely
Not involving anyone or anything else; Only, Merely- Individually- Exclusively: He is solely responsible for any debts the company may incur.
Deliberately
Consciously and intentionally; on purpose; Purposely: The fire was started deliberately.
A sales department was deliberately designed to allow customers to wander around the aisle.
Simultaneously
At the same time; concurrently: The telethon was broadcast simultaneously on 31 US networks.
This new design could accommodate more customers to go shopping simultaneously and even lead to unimaginable phenomena
Coherently
(with reference to an argument, theory, or policy) in a logical and consistent way. In a way that forms a unified whole: He writes coherently on the subject, beginning by looking at basic facts before discussing progressively complex theories, without once confusing his readers.
Threefold
By three times; to three times the number or amount; trebly: Oil prices increased threefold over a five-year period.
Significantly
In a sufficiently great or important way as to be worthy of attention; Notably- Remarkably- Outstandingly- Importantly- Markedly: The global water consumption significantly rose between 1900 and 2000.
Considerably
By a notably large amount or to a notably large extent; Greatly- Extremely: We can see that water consumption was considerably higher in Brazil than in the Congo.
Approximately
Used to show that something is almost, but not completely, accurate or exact; Roughly- Almost- Nearly: Industrial water use has risen to just under half that amount, and domestic consumption had reached approximately 500 cubic kilometer.
Respectively
Separately or individually and in the order already mentioned (used when enumerating two or more items or facts that refer back to a previous statement); Successively.
Noticeably
In a way that is easily seen or noticed; clearly: Out of five countries, consumer spending on foods, drinks and tobacco was noticeable higher in Turkey.
Slightly
To a small degree; Not considerably- A little- A bit: Spain had slightly higher figures for these categories.
Unfairly
In a manner that is not in accordance with the principles of equality and justice: Employees sometimes feel unfairly compensated for their work and are therefore demotivated.
Simply
In a straightforward or plain manner; Straightforwardly- Directly- Clearly- Plainly- Intelligibly: They reduced pollution simply by banning cars from the city center during the rush hour.
Largely
To a great extent; on the whole; Mostly- Mainly- To a large extent- To a great extent- To a great degree- On the whole: I come from a largely rural community where life moves at a slower pace.
Primarily
For the most part; Mainly- first and foremost- First- Firstly- Essentially- Fundamentally- In the first place- Most importantly- Principally- Predominantly:
We’re primarily examining the financial aspects of the case.
Mainly
More than anything else; Mostly- for the most part- In the main- On the whole- Largely- By and large: People mainly go on holiday in the summer.
Exclusively
to the exclusion of others; only; Solely- Particularly- Individually: The college library is exclusively for the use of students and staff.
Particularly
to a higher degree than is usual or average; Exclusively- Solely- Individually: It’s a particularly difficult problem which we hope to resolve as soon as possible.
Specifically
In a way that is exact and clear; Precisely: The advertisement is specifically aimed at people over 50.
Notably
In particular; Especially- in particular- Particularly- Especially- Specially- Primarily- Principally: Some western countries, notably Canada and the United States, have a very high standard of living.
Purely
In a pure manner; Sincerely- Candidly- Merely- Only- Solely: Our trip to Poland was purely an educational visit
Chiefly
Above all- Mainly- In the main- Primarily- Principally- Predominantly- Mostly- Specially: My home town is famous chiefly for its large number of schools and colleges.
Principally
For the most part; Chiefly- Mainly- Mostly- For the most part- In the main- On the whole: The company trades principally in the Far East.
He was principally a landscape painter.
Only or solely
Simply
Exclusively
Purely
Specifically
In most cases
Normally
The main reason for something
Chiefly Largely Mainly Mostly Notably Particularly Primarily.
Regularly
With a constant or definite pattern, especially with the same space between individual items; Frequently, At regular intervals and conventionally, Habitually
Consistently
In every case or on every occasion; Always- Continually- Invariably: The vehicle consistently outperforms some of the best competitors
