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Adverbs
1. Definition
An adverb describes verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.
Adverb = Adjective + ly
It tells how something happens or how somebody does something.
It is in the sentence with a verb (not to be)
Examples:
She works very hard.
He runs quickly.
They were sleeping deeply.
Hopefully, He won't show up again.
2. Adjectives and adverbs:
| Adjective | Adverb |
| hard | hard |
| fast | fast |
| faster | faster |
| late | late |
| early | early |
| earlier | earlier |
| straight | straight |
| better | better |
Good is an adjective.
Well an adverb (also an adjective).
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