What is an Adverb? Definition, Types, and Examples

Learn its definition, types, and examples with simple explanations to improve your grammar and writing skills quickly.

An adverb is a word that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb — telling us how, when, where or to what extent something happens.

This post covers the main categories of adverbs — manner, place, time, frequency and degree — with clear example sentences and quick practice tips for students.