![]() ![]() The class is heterogeneous, and some grammarians have attempted to establish separate classes for some sets of words that are traditionally regarded as adverbs, such as INTENSIFIERS. (4) A set of common adverbs, also known as adverbial particles, are used along with verbs: in, out, on, off, up, down, etc. (3) A set of common adverbs have no suffixes ( here, there, now, just, well), though some are compounds ( therefore, nevertheless). (2) Some are formed from NOUNS in combination with other suffixes: -wise as in clockwise, lengthwise, and -ward( s) as in northwards, skyward. (1) Most adverbs are formed from adjectives by the addition of the ending -ly as in suddenly, playfully, interestingly, or -ally after -ic as in automatically, spasmodically (with the exception publicly). ADVERB A PART OF SPEECH or word class chiefly used to modify VERBS, ADJECTIVES, or other adverbs.
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