Adverb Flashcards
sharply
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.
The hourly charge is CURRENTLY £35.
currently /ˈkʌrəntli/
at the present time
–All the options are currently available.
We had walked FURTHER than I had realized.
further /ˈfɜːðə(r)/
at or to a greater distance.
–The hospital is further down the road.
As you’re AWARE, this is not a new problem.
aware /əˈweə(r)/
knowing or realizing something
–He was well aware of the problem.
–Everybody should be made aware of the risks involved.
Make sure the letter is PROPORLY addressed.
properly /ˈprɒpəli/
in a way that is correct and/or appropriate.
–When will these kids learn to behave properly?
The last of these reasons is BY FAR the most important.
by far
(used with comparative or superlative adjectives or adverbs) by a great amount
–Amy is the smartest by far.
The beach is a mile AWAY.
away /əˈweɪ/
to or at a distance from somebody/something in space or time
– Christmas is still months away.
– Put your toys away.
I wish we’d known about it BEFOREHAND.
beforehand /bɪˈfɔːhænd/
earlier; before something else happens or is done
– He warned me beforehand what to expect.
to travel OVERLAND
overland /ˈəʊvəlænd/
across the land; by land, not by sea or by air
I’m PRETTY sure I’ll be going.
pretty /ˈprɪti/
very
– It’s pretty hard to explain.
– Things are looking pretty good!
I go jogging FAIRLY regularly.
fairly /ˈfeəli/
to some extent but not very
– I’m fairly certain I can do the job.
– a fairly easy book
Prices are higher here than ELSEWHERE.
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.
‘Was he very angry?’ ‘INDEED he was.’
indeed /ɪnˈdiːd/
used to emphasize a positive statement or answer
– I was very sad indeed to hear of your father’s death.
The weather was terrible but we carried on REGARDLESS.
regardless /rɪˈɡɑːdləs/
paying no attention, even if the situation is bad or there are difficulties