Adverb Flashcards

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sharply

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in a critical, rough or severe way
-The report was sharply critical of the police.
suddenly and by a large amount
-The road fell sharply to the sea.

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The hourly charge is CURRENTLY £35.

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currently /ˈkʌrəntli/
at the present time
–All the options are currently available.

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We had walked FURTHER than I had realized.

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further /ˈfɜːðə(r)/
at or to a greater distance.
–The hospital is further down the road.

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As you’re AWARE, this is not a new problem.

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aware /əˈweə(r)/
knowing or realizing something
–He was well aware of the problem.
–Everybody should be made aware of the risks involved.

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Make sure the letter is PROPORLY addressed.

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properly /ˈprɒpəli/
in a way that is correct and/or appropriate.
–When will these kids learn to behave properly?

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The last of these reasons is BY FAR the most important.

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by far
(used with comparative or superlative adjectives or adverbs) by a great amount
–Amy is the smartest by far.

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The beach is a mile AWAY.

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away /əˈweɪ/
to or at a distance from somebody/something in space or time
– Christmas is still months away.
– Put your toys away.

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I wish we’d known about it BEFOREHAND.

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beforehand /bɪˈfɔːhænd/
earlier; before something else happens or is done
– He warned me beforehand what to expect.

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to travel OVERLAND

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overland /ˈəʊvəlænd/

across the land; by land, not by sea or by air

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I’m PRETTY sure I’ll be going.

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pretty /ˈprɪti/
very
– It’s pretty hard to explain.
– Things are looking pretty good!

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I go jogging FAIRLY regularly.

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fairly /ˈfeəli/
to some extent but not very
– I’m fairly certain I can do the job.
– a fairly easy book

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Prices are higher here than ELSEWHERE.

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elsewhere /ˌelsˈweə(r)/
in, at or to another place
– lsewhere, the weather today has been fairly sunny.
– Our favourite restaurant was closed, so we had to go elsewhere.

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‘Was he very angry?’ ‘INDEED he was.’

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indeed /ɪnˈdiːd/
used to emphasize a positive statement or answer
– I was very sad indeed to hear of your father’s death.

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The weather was terrible but we carried on REGARDLESS.

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regardless /rɪˈɡɑːdləs/

paying no attention, even if the situation is bad or there are difficulties

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