English word list: Adverb — 245 words

demonstrative pronoun: this thing or situation

Also means: demonstrative determiner: near singular thing · demonstrative pronoun: this person or name · demonstrative determiner: this particular person or name

on

/ɑn/

touching or resting on a surface

Also means: marks a date · located at or along a place · written or printed on a document

negates a verb phrase

Also means: negates a noun phrase · negates an adjective or property · negates a prepositional phrase

in the role or capacity of

Also means: marks classification or designation · introduces a time-related subordinate clause · marks a hypothetical comparison

conclusion or continuation marker

Also means: very; to a high degree · to that degree; as much · in that way; true

contrastive conjunction

Also means: conversational contrast marker · exclusive marker meaning “only”

comparison marker: similar to; resembling

Also means: conversational filler or discourse marker · enjoyed or took pleasure in · approximation marker meaning “approximately”

the complete group, used as a pronoun

Also means: the entire set, used as a determiner · the entire span of time · in any way or to any extent, in a negative-polarity phrase

merely; no more than

Also means: very recently · marks hesitation or a faltering start · softens an imperative

concerning; on the topic of

Also means: marks what is being considered · introduces the issue being addressed · marks the object of worry

at the time that

Also means: at what time · if; in the situation that · although; despite the fact that

adds another item or fact

Also means: introduces an additional point

now

/naʊ/

at the present time

Also means: at this point in a situation · discourse marker signaling a transition or shift · introduces an imperative command

dummy subject introducing existence

Also means: in or at that place · present or existing without emphasis

first

/fɝst/

initial in a sequence

Also means: initially; at the beginning · before anyone else · highest rank; top position

next; after that

Also means: in that case · at that time

asks about manner or method

Also means: introduces a content clause · asks about amount or degree · asks about how an event went

degree adverb: to a great extent or amount

Also means: standalone quantity pronoun: an amount · quantity determiner specifying an amount of a mass noun · quantity determiner in a question: what amount of

at this exact moment

Also means: correct or true · acknowledging agreement · the direction opposite left

no more than the stated amount

Also means: sole; one and no other · nothing but; no other kind · merely; no more than doing that action

after

/ˈæftɚ/

following a time or event, before a noun phrase

Also means: later; afterward · following the time when something happens, before a clause · pursuing or following someone or something

subordinator introducing a later-time clause

Also means: preposition meaning earlier than a specified event · previously; at an earlier time · preposition meaning in front of someone in a line or order

asks for a reason

Also means: indicates the reason or cause · suggests there is no reason not to

particle meaning lift or take

Also means: toward a higher position · into an upright position · particle meaning search for information

out

/aʊt/

movement from inside or away

Also means: discover or learn · outward through an opening · aloud; audibly

more

/mɔːr/

additional or further things

Also means: comparative degree marker: to a greater extent · a greater amount of · any further or longer (in “no more”)

no

/noʊ/

not any; zero

Also means: expression of dismay · negative answer or disagreement · not anymore (in “no longer”)

back

/bæk/

to a previous place

Also means: in reply · again, resuming a previous action · at the rear

well

/wɛl/

in a competent or satisfactory way

Also means: to a considerable degree or with familiarity · discourse marker introducing a correction or qualification · discourse marker introducing a response or transition

intensifies an adjective or adverb

Also means: intensifies a quantifier expressing a small number

question word asking for a location

Also means: relative word meaning “in or at which place” · question word asking for a destination

most

/moʊst/

to the greatest degree

Also means: the majority of

focus particle marking an unlikely or surprising case

Also means: concessive particle introducing a condition that does not change the result · intensifier meaning to a greater degree

here

/hɪr/

at this place

Also means: in this situation or context · introducing what follows · presenting or offering something to someone

really

/ˈriːəli/

very; to a high degree

Also means: actually; in reality · expressing surprise or disbelief · sincerely; genuinely

too

/tuː/

also

Also means: more than desired

always

/ˈɔːlweɪz/

on every occasion; repeatedly

Also means: invariably; without changing · throughout the relevant time; all along

still

/stɪl/

continuing to be or happen

Also means: motionless · nevertheless / despite that

never

/ˈnɛvər/

not ever; at no time

down

/daʊn/

become seated

Also means: put something in a lower position · downward · record in writing

again

/əˈɡɛn/

another time

Also means: back to an earlier state · request to repeat

through

/θɹuː/

across or via an intervening space or object

Also means: among items while examining them · by means of · during an ongoing event or period

best

/bɛst/

most excellent or desirable

Also means: closest or dearest friend · utmost effort · the groom’s chief attendant at a wedding

polite request marker

Also means: urgent plea

an unspecified thing

Also means: to some degree; somewhat · significance or importance

over

/ˈoʊvər/

ended or finished

Also means: above or over the top of something · throughout a period · to or toward a place

around

/əˈraʊnd/

reverse direction or face the opposite way

Also means: surrounding, on all sides of · throughout, in all parts of · in various directions, at the surroundings

for now; not yet

Also means: up to now · nevertheless · still

next

/nɛkst/

following in time or order

Also means: adjacent or beside

long

/lɔŋ/

lasting a long time

Also means: extended in physical length · anymore in “no longer” · by a considerable time earlier

at any time

Also means: of all time · marks continuity from then on in “ever since”

no longer

left

/lɛft/

on the left side

Also means: toward the left · left-hand side

lot

/lɑt/

a large amount or number

Also means: to a great extent; much · often; frequently · an overwhelming or intense experience

nevertheless; marks a contrast

Also means: no matter how; marks degree concession

today

/təˈdeɪ/

on this day

Also means: the current day

enough

/ɪˈnʌf/

to a sufficient degree

Also means: sufficient or adequate · as much as needed before a noun

once

/wʌns/

one time

Also means: formerly; in the past · when; as soon as

home

/hoʊm/

to one’s home

Also means: at home · one’s home as a residence · residential care facility

later

/ˈleɪtər/

at a subsequent time

Also means: subsequent; occurring at a later time

to a smaller degree; not as

Also means: part of “more or less,” meaning approximately

am

/ˌeɪˈɛm/

a.m., before noon

AM

/ˌeɪˈɛm/

time before noon

together

/təˈɡɛðər/

beside one another

Also means: jointly or cooperatively · collectively, as a group · in a romantic relationship

perhaps; possibly

Also means: approximately; around

little

/ˈlɪtəl/

to a small degree

Also means: a small amount or duration · small and precious · small in size

from a specified time onward

Also means: introduces a clause meaning “from the time that” · introduces a clause giving a reason (“because”)

high

/haɪ/

at a great height

Also means: to a great height · superior in quality · main

wrong

/rɔŋ/

not the correct or intended one

Also means: amiss or causing a problem · morally bad or improper · incorrectly

nearly; just short of

other or additional

largely; almost

late

/leɪt/

not on time

Also means: at a late time · advanced in time

also, in a negative statement

Also means: one of two alternatives · in either case

exactly

/ɪɡˈzæktli/

precisely; in exact detail

Also means: agreement: that's right · not precisely; not quite

soon

/suːn/

in a short time

Also means: part of “as soon as,” meaning immediately when

away

/əˈweɪ/

off from a place; departing

Also means: at a distance; not near · removed or taken off · into disappearance or nonexistence

close

/kloʊz/

shut (verb)

Also means: near in position · shut; not open (state) · nearer in position

near

/nɪr/

close to; preposition

Also means: close by; adverb · almost; nearly

behind

/bɪˈhaɪnd/

at or in the rear of

Also means: left in a former place or state

face

/feɪs/

front of the head; facial appearance

Also means: front side of an object · turn or orient toward · people referred to by their faces

sometimes

/ˈsʌmtaɪmz/

occasionally

hard

/hɑɹd/

severe or intense

Also means: more difficult · firm, not soft · with great effort

outside

/ˌaʊtˈsaɪd/

outside something, on its exterior

Also means: outdoors, in the open air · outdoors, to the exterior · outer surface or exterior

by then; before that point

as an alternative; rather

Also means: rather than; in place of (with “of”)

particularly; above all

sentence-final contrast marker

Also means: introduces an as-if comparison · concessive conjunction meaning although · mid-sentence contrast marker

far

/fɑr/

distant; a long way away

Also means: beyond an acceptable limit · extent marker in “as far as”

kind

/kaɪnd/

type or sort

Also means: somewhat; to a limited degree · caring and gentle

inside

/ˌɪnˈsaɪd/

in an enclosed place

Also means: within the interior of a place · to the inside; indoors · the interior or inner part

fact

/fækt/

something true or real

Also means: an emphasis marker meaning actually

really; emphasizes a surprising or strong fact

Also means: in fact; states the real situation or action · corrects or contrasts with an earlier assumption

finally

/ˈfaɪnəli/

at last; after a delay

Also means: introduces the last point or item

usually

/ˈjuːʒuəli/

most of the time

least

/liːst/

the lowest degree or amount

Also means: at minimum; if nothing else · in any case · the smallest action possible

early

/ˈɜːrli/

before the usual or expected time

Also means: from an initial stage or period · near the beginning of the day

ago

/əˈɡoʊ/

before now

half

/hæf/

one of two equal parts

Also means: 50% of a stated amount or time · partly; not fully (prefix)

often

/ˈɔfən/

frequently

south

/saʊθ/

facing the south

Also means: toward the south

perhaps

/pərˈhæps/

maybe; possibly

Also means: approximately; about

along

/əˈlɔŋ/

beside or following the length of

Also means: with someone when brought · together with as company · in addition to

probably; likely

bit

/bɪt/

to a small degree

Also means: a small amount · a short time

short

/ʃɔrt/

brief

Also means: not reaching far enough · not long

north

/nɔːrθ/

toward the north

tonight

/təˈnaɪt/

during this evening or night (adverb)

Also means: this evening or night (noun)

low

/loʊ/

close to the ground

Also means: deep in pitch · below normal in temperature · soft in volume

tomorrow

/təˈmɑːroʊ/

time adverb: the day after today

Also means: attributive time modifier: on the day after today · predicative time expression: the day after today · noun-like time expression used as the object of “for”: the day after today

introduces an alternative: instead of

clear

/klɪr/

easy to understand or unambiguous

Also means: remove things from a place · having a pure, distinct sound · free from danger or suspicion

quite

/kwaɪt/

fully; completely

Also means: to the same extent; as much

marks a statement as certain

Also means: adds categorical force to a refusal · strongly urges an action · emphasizes a negative assertion

fast

/fæst/

quickly; at high speed

Also means: quick or speedy

seriously

/ˈsɪriəsli/

in earnest; with serious intent

Also means: as important; with due consideration · really? expressing disbelief · sincerely; I really mean it

yesterday

/ˈjɛstɚdeɪ/

the day before today

likely

/ˈlaɪkli/

probable

Also means: probably

slow

/sloʊ/

moving or proceeding slowly

Also means: go or become less fast · gradual; taking a long time · slow to understand; unintelligent

online

/ˌɑnˈlaɪn/

on the internet

Also means: connected to the internet

really; genuinely

Also means: sincerely · a sincere affirmation · actually; in reality

alone

/əˈloʊn/

by oneself; without others

Also means: lonely; emotionally isolated · only; solely

east

/iːst/

eastward

forward

/ˈfɔrwərd/

send on to another recipient (verb)

Also means: attacking player in soccer (noun) · ahead or onward (adverb of movement) · ahead of the main force (military adjective)

twice

/ˈtwaɪs/

two times

ok

/oʊˈkeɪ/

acknowledgment or acceptance

Also means: statement-opening discourse marker · self-directed reassurance or resolve cue · question-opening discourse marker

door

/dɔː/

Also means: adjacent/nearby (in “next door”) · emotional opening (metaphorical)

simply

/ˈsɪmpli/

only; merely

Also means: absolutely; emphatically · in a plain, straightforward way

neither

/ˈnaɪðər/

not one or the other of two

Also means: also not

deep

/diːp/

having great physical depth

Also means: intense and focused · far down in the ground · full, taking in much air

straight

/streɪt/

correctly understood

Also means: upright; not slouched · clearly and rationally · directly, without turning

somewhere

/ˈsʌmˌwɛr/

in or to an unspecified place

Also means: approximately, at an unspecified point

wide

/waɪd/

off target

Also means: fully open

clean

/kliːn/

free of dirt or marks

Also means: remove dirt · fairly and sportsmanlike · clear and straightforward

recently

/ˈriːsəntli/

in the recent past

entirely; to the fullest extent

quickly

/ˈkwɪkli/

at high speed

nearly

/ˈnɪrli/

almost did something

Also means: almost an amount or duration · almost complete or finished

with near certainty

frankly; to be honest, introducing a candid statement

Also means: genuinely or truthfully, emphasizing sincerity · asking whether a statement is really sincere or true · really; genuinely, as an emphatic intensifier

suddenly

/ˈsʌdənli/

in an abrupt, unexpected way

immediately

/ɪˈmiːdiətli/

at once; without delay

earlier

/ˈɝliɚ/

at a previous time; before then

Also means: previous or former

certainly; without doubt

explicitly

Also means: more precisely

clearly

/ˈklɪrli/

in a distinct or understandable way

Also means: obviously or evidently

in the actual, exact sense

Also means: really; used for emphasis

returning to the main point or moving on

Also means: despite that; nevertheless · regardless; in any case

easily

/ˈiːzəli/

with little difficulty

Also means: readily, without resistance

directly

/dəˈrɛktli/

in a straightforward, frank way

Also means: personally, without an intermediary · in a straight line toward a target

completely

p.m.

/ˌpiːˈɛm/

p.m.; after-noon time designation

eventually

/ɪˈvɛntʃuəli/

finally; after some time

mostly

/ˈməʊstli/

mainly; for the most part

seemingly; as it appears

of course; as expected

break down or fail

Also means: separated by a distance · come loose into pieces

to the greatest possible extent

Also means: perhaps; maybe

carefully

/ˈkɛrfəli/

with caution to avoid harm

Also means: with deliberate control · deliberately and thoughtfully · with close attention

slightly

/ˈslaɪtli/

to a small degree

forever

/fɚˈɛvɚ/

permanently, without end

Also means: for a very long time

afterwards

/ˈɑːftəwədz/

later; after that

completely

Also means: only

anywhere

/ˈɛniwɛər/

any place

pm

/ˌpiːˈɛm/

p.m.; time after noon

equally

/ˈiːkwəli/

in equal shares

originally

/əˈrɪdʒənəli/

at first

everywhere

/ˈɛvriˌwɛr/

in every place

Also means: to every place

in a real or meaningful way

Also means: correctly; as intended · normally or adequately · genuinely; in the strict sense

approximately

/əˈprɑksɪmətli/

about; roughly

slowly

/ˈsloʊli/

at a low speed

Also means: gradually · hesitantly

essentially; in effect

loud

/laʊd/

having a high volume

Also means: adverb meaning audibly or aloud · having the highest volume · forceful and insistent

typically

/ˈtɪpɪkli/

in a characteristic way

perfectly

/ˈpɝfɪktli/

completely; to the fullest degree

Also means: flawlessly; excellently

by many people

significantly

/sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntli/

by a considerable amount

in an inexplicable way; unexpectedly

Also means: in some unspecified way or by unknown means

regularly

/ˈrɛɡjələrli/

at regular intervals

hardly; only just

Also means: only slightly

successfully

/səkˈsɛsfəli/

in a successful way

badly

/ˈbædli/

severely; to a serious extent

Also means: in an ineffective way

rarely

/ˈrɛrli/

infrequently; not often

just; only

roughly

/ˈrʌfli/

approximately

a.m.

/ˌeɪˈɛm/

before noon

physically

/ˈfɪzɪkli/

in person, not remotely

publicly

/ˈpʌblɪkli/

openly; in public

sooner

/ˈsuːnər/

earlier

differently

/ˈdɪfərəntli/

in a different way

Also means: from a different point of view

accidentally

/ˌæksɪˈdɛntəli/

unintentionally

safely

/ˈseɪfli/

without danger

briefly

/ˈbriːfli/

for a short time

correctly

/kəˈrɛktli/

in the right way

precisely

/prɪˈsaɪsli/

exactly or accurately

overnight

/ˌoʊvərˈnaɪt/

during the night

absolutely necessary

quietly

/ˈkwaɪətli/

in a quiet manner

Also means: discreetly, without publicity

southeast

/ˌsaʊθˈiːst/

in the southeast direction

according to reports

truly; really, not merely apparently

Also means: sincerely; with real feeling

surprisingly

/sərˈpraɪzɪŋli/

unexpectedly

gently

/ˈdʒɛntli/

lightly and carefully, without force

Also means: with a slow, smooth, slight motion · tactfully; in a mild, considerate way

in a historically unprecedented way

halfway

/ˌhæfˈweɪ/

midway toward a destination

Also means: partway through an activity or event · partly into a place or area

by the way

o'clock

/əˈklɑk/

indicates an exact hour

deliberately

/dɪˈlɪbərətli/

on purpose

privately

/ˈpraɪvətli/

in private, away from public view

Also means: secretly or in one's private thoughts

officially

dramatically

/drəˈmætɪkli/

in a striking or extreme way

terribly

/ˈtɛrəbli/

very; extremely

steadily

/ˈstɛdəli/

with a fixed, unwavering gaze

deliberately; on purpose

loudly

/ˈlaʊdli/

in a loud voice or at high volume

softly

/ˈsɔftli/

quietly, in a low voice

in an ironic way

downstairs

/ˌdaʊnˈstɛrz/

on a lower floor

upward

/ˈʌpwərd/

toward a higher place

unexpectedly

/ˌʌnɪkˈspɛktɪdli/

in a surprising way

strangely

/ˈstreɪndʒli/

in an odd or unusual way

silently

/ˈsaɪləntli/

without making a sound

incorrectly

/ˌɪnkəˈrɛktli/

in a wrong way

consciously

/ˈkɑnʃəsli/

deliberately, with awareness

neatly

/ˈniːtli/

in a tidy, orderly way

as is widely known

politely

/pəˈlaɪtli/

in a courteous way

Also means: patiently and without intruding

dangerously

/ˈdeɪndʒərəsli/

to an unsafe extent

anonymously

/əˈnɑnəməsli/

without revealing one's identity

plainly

/ˈpleɪnli/

directly and without hiding anything

in psychological terms

hastily

/ˈheɪstɪli/

in a rushed way

securely

/sɪˈkjʊəli/

in a safe, protected way

to an impossibly extreme degree

affectionately

/əˈfɛkʃənətli/

in an affectionate way

convincingly

/kənˈvɪnsɪŋli/

in a persuasive or believable way

competitively

/kəmˈpɛtɪtɪvli/

in competitions

weirdly

/ˈwɪrdli/

in a strange or unexpected way

surgically

/ˈsɜrdʒɪkli/

by surgery

cleanly

/ˈkliːnli/

with good contact

Also means: completely · neatly and smoothly

uncomfortably

/ʌnˈkʌmfətəbli/

to an uncomfortable degree

uncontrollably

/ˌʌnkənˈtroʊləbli/

in an uncontrolled way

annoyingly

/əˈnɔɪɪŋli/

in an annoying way

uncertainly

/ʌnˈsɝtənli/

in an uncertain manner

unkindly

/ʌnˈkaɪndli/

in an unkind way