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Function of adverbs
Adverbs modify, or tell us more about other words, usually verbs:
Examples
- The bus moved slowly.
- The bears ate greedily.
Sometimes they tell us more about adjectives:
Examples
- You look absolutely fabulous!
They can also modify other adverbs:
Examples
- She played the violin extremely well.
- You're speaking too quietly.
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