Word | Meaning |
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not | Negates the meaning of the modified verb. |
so | To the (explicitly stated) extent that. |
up | Away from the surface of the Earth or other planet; in opposite direction to the downward pull of gravity. |
out | Away from home or one’s usual place, or not indoors. |
then | (temporal location) At that time. |
now | At the present time. |
only | Without others or anything further; exclusively. |
just | Only, simply, merely. |
very | To a great extent or degree; extremely; exceedingly. |
how | To what degree. |
even | (Archaic) Exactly, just, fully. |
on | To an operating state. |
down | (comparable) From a higher position to a lower one; downwards. |
back | (not comparable) To or in a previous condition or place. |
there | (location) In a place or location (stated, implied or otherwise indicated) at some distance from the speaker (compare here). |
still | Without motion. |
here | (location) In, on, or at this place. |
too | (focus) Likewise. |
where | Interrogative adverb, used in either a direct or indirect question: at what place; to what place; what place. |
however | Nevertheless; yet, still; in spite of (that). |
again | (obsolete) Back in the reverse direction, or to an original starting point. |
in | (not comparable) Located indoors, especially at home or the office, or inside something. |
over | Thoroughly; completely; from beginning to end. |
never | At no time; on no occasion; in no circumstance. |
why | For what cause, reason, or purpose. |
away | From a place, hence. |
off | In a direction away from the speaker or object. |
really | (modal) Actually; in fact; in reality. |
about | Not distant; approximate. |
always | At all times; throughout all time |
when | (interrogative) Used to introduce questions about time. |
rather | (obsolete) More quickly; sooner, earlier. |
quite | (heading)Â To the greatest extent or degree; completely, entirely. |
right | On the right side. |
much | To a great extent. |
often | Frequently, many times. |
yet | (usually with negative) Thus far; up to the present; up to some specified time. |
perhaps | Modifies a verb, indicating a lack of certainty. |
already | Prior to some specified time, either past, present, or future; by this time; previously. |
far | Distant in space, time or degree. |
almost | Very close to, but not quite. |
together | At the same time, in the same place; in close association or proximity. |
once | (frequency) One and only one time. |
ever | Always. |
probably | In all likelihood. |
today | On the current day or date. |
actually | (modal) In act or in fact; really; in truth; positively. |
all | (degree) intensifier. |
enough | Sufficiently. |
therefore | (conjunctive) For that or this purpose, referring to something previously stated. |
particularly | (focus) Especially, extremely. |
either | (conjunctive after a negative) As well. |
around | Generally. |
thus | (manner) In this way or manner. |
sometimes | On certain occasions, or in certain circumstances, but not always. |
else | (follows interrogative adverbs) Otherwise, if not. |
soon | (obsolete) Immediately, instantly. |
yesterday | On the day before today |
long | Over a great distance in space. |
usually | Most of the time; less than always, but more than occasionally. |
indeed | (modal) Truly; in fact; actually. |
home | to home |
certainly | In a way which is certain; with certainty. |
especially | (manner) In a special manner; specially. |
simply | (manner) In a simple way or state; considered in or by itself; without addition; alone. |
clearly | (manner) In a clear manner. |
instead | In the place of something (usually mentioned earlier); as a substitute or alternative. |
little | Not much. |
before | At an earlier time. |
round | Alternative form of around |
forward | Towards the front or from the front. |
forward | Towards the front or from the front. |
please | Used to make a polite request. |
finally | At the end or conclusion ; ultimately. |
recently | In the recent past |
quickly | Rapidly; with speed; fast. |
along | In company; together. |
anyway | (obsolete) In any way. |
generally | Popularly or widely. |
nearly | (now rare) With great scrutiny; carefully. |
suddenly | Happening quickly and with little or no warning; in a sudden manner. |
obviously | In a obvious manner; clearly apparent. |
okay | Alternative spelling of OK |
exactly | (manner) without approximation; precisely. |
no | (now only used with comparatives, except in _ Scotland) Not, not at all. |
maybe | Modifies a verb, indicating a lack of certainty. |
immediately | In an immediate manner; instantly or without delay. |
apart | Placed separately (in regard to space or time). |
easily | Comfortably, without discomfort or anxiety. |
though | (conjunctive) Despite that; however. |
above | Directly overhead; vertically on top of. |
through | From one side to the other by way of the interior. |
highly | In a high or esteemed manner. |
tomorrow | On the day after the present day. |
eventually | In the end. |
fully | In a full manner; without lack or defect. |
like | (informal) For example, such as: to introduce an example or list of examples. |
below | In a lower place. |
otherwise | (manner) Differently, in another way. |
directly | In a direct manner; in a straight line or course. |
slightly | Slenderly; delicately. |
ahead | In or to the front; in advance; onward. |
hardly | (manner obsolete) Firmly, vigorously, with strength or exertion. |
completely | (manner) In a complete manner |
normally | Under normal conditions or circumstances; usually; most of the time |
relatively | Proportionally, in relation to some larger scale thing. |
apparently | Plainly; clearly; manifestly; evidently. |
merely | (obsolete) Wholly, entirely. |
early | At a time before expected; sooner than usual. |
slowly | (manner) At a slow pace. |
largely | In a widespread or large manner. |
alone | By oneself; apart from, or exclusive of, others; solo. |
currently | At this moment, at present, now. |
nevertheless | (conjunctive) In spite of what preceded; yet. |
possibly | (modifying a clause or predicate) Perhaps; indicates that the proposition may be true (is not certainly false) regardless of any facts or circumstances known to, stated by or implied by the speaker. |
mainly | (obsolete) Forcefully, vigorously. |
carefully | (obsolete) Sorrowfully. |
hard | (manner) With much force or effort. |
previously | At an earlier time. |
entirely | To the full or entire extent. |
extremely | (degree) To an extreme degree. |
somewhere | In an uncertain or unspecified location. |
fairly | (manner) In a fair manner; not biased or skewed or favouring a certain party |
tonight | During the night following the current day. |
increasingly | increasing in amount or intensity |
straight | Of a direction relative to the subject, precisely; as if following a direct line. |
equally | (manner) In an equal manner; in equal shares or proportion; with equal and impartial justice; evenly |
twice | Two times. |
surely | Without fail. |
frequently | At frequent intervals. |
totally | Entirely; completely. |
absolutely | In an absolute or unconditional manner; utterly, positively, wholly. |
necessarily | Inevitably; of necessity. |
elsewhere | In or at some other place or places; away. |
partly | In part, or to some degree, but not completely. |
seriously | (manner) In a serious or literal manner. |
widely | commonly; generally; to a great degree |
properly | in a proper manner |
under | In a way lower or less than. |
closely | In a close manner. |
neither | (conjunctive) similarly not |
outside | Outdoors. |
etc | Alternative form of etc. |
that | (degree) To a given extent or degree. |
effectively | In an efficient or effective manner; with powerful effect. |
pretty | Somewhat, fairly, quite; sometimes also (by meiosis) very. |
inside | Within or towards the interior of something, especially a building. |
e.g. | “for example” or “for the sake of an example”:Â used to introduce an illustrative example or short list of examples. |
meanwhile | During the time (that something is happening). |
hence | (Archaic) from here, from this place, away |
unfortunately | Happening through bad luck, or because of some unfortunate event. |
strongly | In a strong or powerful manner. |
somewhat | (degree) To a limited extent or degree. |
rapidly | With speed; in a rapid manner. |
similarly | (manner) In a like style or manner. |
originally | (not comparable) As it was in the beginning. |
afterwards | (temporal location) At a later or succeeding time. |
o’clock | (modifying a numeral, one to twelve) In conjunction with a numeral, indicates the time within a twelve-hour period (midnight to noon or noon to midnight), specifically the time when the hour hand of a clock points precisely to the symbol or marking corresponding to the designated numeral. |
virtually | Almost but not quite. |
perfectly | With perfection. |
somehow | In one way or another; in a way not yet known or explained; by some means |
moreover | (conjunctive) In addition to what has been said; furthermore; additionally. |
fast | In a firm or secure manner, securely; in such a way as not to be moved . |
badly | In a bad manner. |
significantly | In a significant manner or to a significant extent. |
naturally | In a natural manner. |
rarely | Not occurring at a regular interval; seldom; not often. |
late | After a deadline has passed, past a designated time. |
anywhere | In or at any location or an unknown location. |
heavily | In a heavy manner. |
abroad | (dated) At large; widely; broadly; over a wide space. |
occasionally | From time to time; sometimes; at relatively infrequent intervals |
quietly | In a quiet manner. |
regularly | With constant frequency or pattern. |
firmly | (manner) In a firm or definite or strong manner. |
mostly | Mainly or chiefly; for the most part; usually, generally, on the whole. |
initially | At the beginning. |
gently | in a gentle manner |
shortly | In a short or brief time or manner; quickly. |
aside | To or on one side so as to be out of the way. |
specifically | in a specific manner, applying to or naming a particular thing or things, expressly, explicitly |
subsequently | Following, afterwards in either time or place. |
essentially | in an essential manner; in essence |
gradually | In a gradual manner; making slow progress; slowly. |
deeply | At depth, in a deep way. |
by | Along a path which runs by the speaker. |
precisely | (manner) In a precise manner; exactly. |
across | From one side to the other. |
successfully | In a successful manner; with success; without failing. |
greatly | (Archaic) Nobly; magnanimously. |
behind | At the back part; in the rear. |
respectively | In a relative manner; often used when comparing lists, where the term denotes that the items in the lists correspond to each other in the order they are given. |
presumably | able to be sensibly presumed |
briefly | (manner) In a brief manner, summarily. |
altogether | Without exception; wholly; completely. |
truly | In accordance with the facts; truthfully, accurately. |
primarily | (focus) Of a primary or central nature, first and foremost |
everywhere | In or to all locations under discussion. |
basically | in a fundamental, essential or basic manner |
definitely | Without question and beyond doubt. |
inevitably | In a manner that is impossible to avoid or prevent. |
whenever | At any time. |
reasonably | In accordance with reason. |
constantly | (Archaic) With steadfastness; with resolve; in loyalty, faithfully. |
furthermore | In addition; besides; what’s more; used to denote additional information. |
considerably | Significantly; to a degree worth considering. |
ultimately | Indicating the last item. |
approximately | Imprecise but close to in quantity or amount. |
secondly | In the second place. |
since | From a specified time in the past. |
readily | Without unwillingness or hesitation; showing readiness. |
automatically | In an automatic manner. |
deliberately | Intentionally, or after deliberation; not accidentally. |
newly | In a new manner. |
any | To even the slightest extent, at all. |
thereby | (formal) By it, by that. |
personally | In a personal manner. |
surprisingly | In a way that causes surprise because it is unexpected, or unusual. |
commonly | as a rule; frequently; usually |
purely | (now _ US _ regional) Wholly; really, completely. |
deep | Deeply. |
sufficiently | (manner) In a sufficient manner; enough. |
consequently | (conjunctive) As a result or consequence of something. |
potentially | In a manner showing much potential; with the possibility of happening in a given way. |
notably | (focus) As a pointed example; in a notable manner. |
undoubtedly | Without doubt. |
sharply | In a sharp manner; pertaining to precision. |
upstairs | Up the stairs; on a higher floor or level. |
roughly | In a rough manner. |
accordingly | (manner) Agreeably; correspondingly; suitably |
softly | In a soft manner; gently. |
nowhere | In no place. |
wholly | Completely and entirely; to the fullest extent. |
wherever | An emphatic form of ‘where‘. |
barely | (degree) By a small margin. |
formally | In a formal manner. |
namely | Specifically; that is to say. |
typically | In a typical or common manner. |
thoroughly | In a thorough or complete manner. |
traditionally | In a traditional manner. |
past | in a direction that passes |
formerly | at some time in the past |
mentally | In a mental manner; an idea thought out in one’s mind, as opposed to an idea spoken orally. |
strictly | In a strict manner. |
physically | In a physical manner. |
literally | (speech act) word for word; not figuratively; not as an idiom or metaphor |
whereby | (interrogative obsolete) By what, in which direction; how. |
specially | For a special purpose. |
bloody | (rare _ in _ US Canada common _ in _ UK Australia NZ slang) Used to intensify what follows this adverb. |
correctly | In a correct manner. |
sadly | In a sad manner; sorrowfully. |
lightly | In a light manner. |
hopefully | In a hopeful manner. |
desperately | In a desperate manner; without regard to danger or safety; recklessly. |
eg | Alternative form of e.g. |
locally | With respect to place; in place |
forth | Forward in time, place or degree. |
forever | (duration) For all time, for all eternity; for a lifetime; for an infinite amount of time. |
officially | In an official manner |
separately | In a separate manner; not together; apart. |
backwards | Toward the back. |
severely | In a severe manner. |
simultaneously | Occurring at the same time. |
alternatively | in an alternative way |
happily | (Archaic) By chance; perhaps. |
firstly | (formal) In the first place; before anything else; first. |
substantially | In a strong substantial manner; considerably. |
politically | in a political manner |
safely | In a safe manner; without risk; using caution above all else. |
exclusively | (focus) to the exclusion of anything or anyone else; solely or entirely |
upwards | Towards a higher place; towards what is above. |
besides | (conjunctive) Also; in addition. |
solely | Alone; exclusively. |
consistently | (manner) In a consistent manner. |
tightly | In a tight manner. |
steadily | In a steady manner. |
fortunately | In a fortunate manner. |
near | Having a small intervening distance with regard to something. |
broadly | In a wide manner, liberally, in a loose sense. |
publicly | In public, openly, in an open and public manner. |
scarcely | (modal) Probably not. |
nowadays | At the present time; in the current era. |
freely | In a free manner. |
downstairs | living, stepping, or coming down the stairs |
hitherto | (formal also _ legal) Up to this or that time. |
half | In two equal parts or to an equal degree |
regardless | Without attention to warnings or indications of bad consequences. |
invariably | Every time; always, without change. |
instantly | (Archaic) Urgently; with insistence. |
differently | (manner) In a different way. |
dramatically | In a dramatic manner. |
socially | In a social manner; sociably. |
actively | In an active manner. |
seldom | Infrequently, rarely. |
remarkably | (manner) In a remarkable manner. |
rightly | In a right manner, correctly, justifiably. |
reportedly | According to reports or rumors; supposedly. |
evidently | (obsolete) In such a way as to be clearly visible or manifest; distinctly, clearly. |
thereafter | After that, from then on. |
accurately | In an accurate manner; exactly; precisely; without error or defect. |
honestly | (manner) In an honest manner. |
genuinely | In a genuine manner; truthfully, truly. |
independently | In an independent manner. |
daily | quotidianly, every day |
practically | In practice; in effect. Not necessarily officially the case but what actually occurs. |
nearby | next to, close to |
importantly | (sentence adverb) Used to mark a statement as having importance. |
continually | In a continual manner; non-stop. |
positively | (manner) In a positive manner. |
nonetheless | (conjunctive) Nevertheless. |
explicitly | In an explicit manner. |
partially | To a partial degree or extent, incompletely. |
neatly | In a neat manner. |
within | In or into the interior; inside. |
repeatedly | Done several times or in repetition. |
temporarily | For a limited period of time; not permanently. |
utterly | completely, entirely, to the fullest extent |
overall | Generally; with everything considered. |
predominantly | In a predominant manner. Most commonly or frequently by a large margin. |
beautifully | In a beautiful manner. |
permanently | In a permanent manner; lastingly. |
openly | In an open manner, visibly, not covertly. |
seemingly | To appearances; apparently. |
overseas | Abroad. |
privately | In a private manner. |
beyond | Farther along or away. |
likewise | (manner) In a similar manner. |
ideally | In an ideal way; perfectly. |
comparatively | In a comparative manner. |
swiftly | In a swift manner; quickly; with quick motion or velocity; fleetly |
worldwide | Throughout the world. |
terribly | (literary _ or _ dated) So as to cause terror or awe. |
overnight | Throughout the night. |
abruptly | In an abrupt manner; without giving notice, or without the usual forms; suddenly; precipitously. |
alike | In the same manner, form, or degree; in common; equally. |
adequately | In an adequate manner. |
legally | As permitted by law; not contrary to law. |
jointly | Together, acting as one; collectively. |
sincerely | In a sincere or earnest manner; honestly. |
individually | As individuals, separately, independently |
annually | Once every year without fail, yearly |
efficiently | In an efficient manner. |
silently | In a silent manner; making no noise. |
bitterly | In a bitter manner. |
allegedly | According to someone’s allegation. |
indirectly | In an indirect manner. |
angrily | In an angry manner; under the influence of anger. |
incidentally | (manner) In an incidental manner; not of central or critical importance. |
high | In or to an elevated position. |
technically | Based on precise facts. |
sexually | In a sexual manner: erotically. |
tight | Firmly, so as not to come loose easily. |
economically | (manner) In an economical manner; not wastefully; not extravagantly |
unusually | In an unusual manner. |
loudly | In a loud manner; at a high volume. |
ironically | (manner) In an ironic manner; in a way displaying irony. |
strangely | In a strange or coincidental manner. |
presently | (now _ British rare) Immediately, at once; quickly. |
duly | In a due, fit, or becoming manner; as it ought to be; properly. |
principally | In a primary manner; pertaining to the principal of a matter. |
smoothly | in a smooth manner |
promptly | In prompt manner; both soon and quickly. |
after | Behind; later in time; following. |
frankly | (manner) In a frank, open or (too) honest manner. |
aloud | With a loud voice, or great noise; loudly; audibly. |
nicely | (obsolete) Fastidiously; carefully. |
supposedly | As a matter of supposition; in the beliefs or according to the claims of some people. |
dead | (degree) Exactly right. |
reluctantly | In a reluctant or hesitant manner. |
comfortably | In a comfortable manner. |
exceptionally | To an unusual, remarkable or exceptional degree. |
extensively | In an extensive manner, widely. |
curiously | In a curious manner. |
appropriately | In an appropriate manner; properly; suitably. |
continuously | Without pause. |
unexpectedly | In an unexpected manner. |
course | (colloquial) Alternative form of of course |
fundamentally | In a fundamental or basic sense; reaching the very core of the matter. |
financially | In terms of finance or money. |
doubtless | Without doubt; very probably, in all likelihood; doubtlessly. |
kindly | In a kind manner, out of kindness. |
urgently | With great haste, with a sense of urgency, because it is very important. |
fiercely | In a fierce manner. |
loud | Loudly. |
lately | Recently; not long ago. |
underneath | Below; in a place beneath. |
conversely | (conjunctive) with a reversed relationship |
enormously | Extremely, greatly: to an enormous degree. |
hastily | In a hasty manner; quickly, hurriedly. |
throughout | (obsolete) Completely through, right the way through. |
poorly | In a poor manner or condition; without plenty, or sufficiency, or suitable provision for comfort. |
historically | In a historic manner; with reference to history or the historical record. |
distinctly | In a distinct manner. |
thirdly | In the third place; third in a row. |
wide | extensively |
incredibly | (manner) In an incredible manner; not to be believed. |
preferably | In preference; by choice; in a preferable manner. |
radically | In a radical manner; fundamentally; very. |
wildly | In a wild, uncontrolled manner. |
progressively | In a progressive manner. |
calmly | In a calm manner. |
systematically | In an organized manner. |
violently | In a violent manner. |
this | To the degree or extent indicated. |
upright | in or into an upright position |
brightly | In a bright manner. |
downwards | Towards a lower place; towards what is below. |
vigorously | With intense energy, force or vigor |
chiefly | (focus) Especially or primarily; above all. |
plainly | In a plain manner; simply; basically. |
admittedly | As is acknowledged to be true; by general admission; confessedly. |
casually | In a casual manner. |
narrowly | In a narrow manner; without flexibility or latitude. |
politely | in a polite manner |
evenly | So as to form a flat surface. |
faintly | In a faint manner; very quietly or lightly. |
oddly | In an odd manner; unevenly. |
suitably | In a suitable manner; with propriety. |
internationally | In an international manner. |
interestingly | in an interesting way |
secretly | In secret, covertly. |
finely | In a manner to produce a fine result; as to grind finely means to grid to a fine powder. |
emotionally | In an emotional manner; displaying emotion. |
a.m. | Before noon. |
eagerly | In an eager manner. |
luckily | In a lucky manner; by good fortune; fortunately. |
freshly | Recently, newly. |
beforehand | At an earlier or preceding time. |
painfully | In a painful manner; as if in pain. |
markedly | In a marked manner; distinctly, noticeably, conspicuously. |
cautiously | In a cautious manner. |
halfway | Half of the way between two points; midway. |
opposite | In an opposite position. |
thoughtfully | In a thoughtful or pensive manner. |
commercially | In a commercial manner: a manner pertaining to commerce. |
nervously | In a nervous manner; feeling or displaying nervousness. |
centrally | (location) In a central manner or situation; at, to, through or from the centre. |
wrongly | In an unfair or immoral manner; unjustly. |
immensely | Hugely; extremely; vastly. |
ashore | (nautical) On the land as opposed to onboard. |
consciously | In a conscious manner; knowingly, volitionally. |
mutually | in the same way, each to the other; reciprocally |
arguably | As can be supported or proven by sound logical deduction, evidence, and precedent. |
loosely | In a loose manner. |
proudly | In a proud manner. |
conveniently | In a convenient manner, form, or situation; without difficulty. |
environmentally | In a manner affecting the environment. |
anxiously | In an anxious manner; with painful uncertainty; solicitously. |
profoundly | (manner) With depth, meaningfully. |
mildly | In a mild manner. |
expressly | In an expressive or explicit manner. |
internally | In an internal manner; within or inside of external limits; in an inner part or situation. |
underway | In motion, in progress; being done or carried out; on a journey. |
instinctively | Innately, by instinct, without being taught. |
underground | Below the ground. |
critically | In a critical manner; with, or in terms of, criticism. |
universally | In a universal manner. |
visually | By means of sight. |
furiously | In a furious manner; angrily. |
theoretically | in theory; on paper |
morally | In terms of morals or ethics. |
dangerously | In a dangerous manner. |
additionally | By way of addition; in addition to; also. |
warmly | In a manner that maintains warm temperature. |
infinitely | In an infinite manner; as of anything growing without bounds; endlessly. |
short | Abruptly, curtly, briefly. |
logically | In a logical manner, with logic. |
sometime | At an indefinite but stated time in the past or future. |
momentarily | In a momentary manner; for a moment or instant. |
intensely | In an intense manner. |
cheerfully | In a cheerful manner. |
extraordinarily | In an extraordinary manner. |
impatiently | without patience |
satisfactorily | In a satisfactory manner, in a manner adequate to requirements. |
grimly | In a grim manner. |
likely | (obsolete) Similarly. |
implicitly | In an implicit or implied manner. |
collectively | in a collective manner; viewed together as a whole; to be treated as a single unit, rather than the items that make up the collection separately. |
sure | (modal adverb) Without doubt, certainly. |
coldly | in a cold or uncaring manner; indifferently |
accidentally | In an accidental manner; unexpectedly; by chance; casually; fortuitously. |
uniquely | In a unique manner. |
confidently | In a confident manner; with confidence; with strong assurance; positively. |
overhead | Above one’s head; in the sky. |
overwhelmingly | In an overwhelming manner; very greatly or intensely. |
brilliantly | In a brilliant manner; with brilliance. |
illegally | In a manner contrary to law. |
parallel | With a parallel relationship. |
without | (archaic or literary) Outside, externally. |
unanimously | In a unanimous manner; without objection. |
wonderfully | In a wonderful manner. |
professionally | In a professional manner. |
inland | Into, or towards, the interior of the land, away from the coast. |
indefinitely | In a manner that is not definite. |
patiently | In a patient manner. |
thankfully | In a thankful manner; giving thanks. |
understandably | For reasons that are easy to understand or sympathise with. |
statistically | In a statistical way. |
vastly | Greatly, in a vast manner. |
voluntarily | In a voluntary manner. |
Note: these words have been obtained from Wiktionary and have been classified and improved through automated computer linguistics processes.