B1 Adverbs
B1 adverb vocabulary in alphabetical order with definitions and example sentences.
absolutely
Used to emphasize that something is completely true.
Example
You're absolutely right.
apart
Separated by a distance, of space or time.
Example
The two houses stood 500 metres apart.
approximately
Used to show that something is almost, but not completely, accurate or correct.
Example
The journey took approximately seven hours.
currently
At the present time.
Example
The hourly charge is currently £35.
daily
Every day.
Example
The machines are inspected twice daily.
double
In twos or in two parts.
Example
I thought I was seeing double (= seeing two of something).
effectively
In a way that produces the intended result or a successful result.
Example
The company must reduce costs to compete effectively.
equally
To the same degree; in the same or in a similar way.
Example
Diet and exercise are equally important.
eventually
At the end of a period of time or a series of events.
Example
Our flight eventually left five hours late.
extra
In addition; more than is usual, expected or exists already.
Example
to pay/cost extra
fairly
To some extent but not very.
Example
fairly simple/easy/straightforward
frequently
Often.
Example
Buses run frequently between the city and the airport.
further
At or to a greater distance.
Example
We had walked a bit further than I had realized.
generally
By or to most people.
Example
The initiative was generally considered a success.
hardly
Almost no; almost not; almost none.
Example
There's hardly any tea left.
heavily
To a great degree; in large amounts.
Example
It was raining heavily.
highly
Very.
Example
It is highly unlikely that she'll be late.
incredibly
Extremely.
Example
It was all incredibly difficult.
indeed
Used after very and an adjective or adverb to emphasize a statement, description, etc.
Example
Thank you very much indeed!
mainly
More than anything else; also used to talk about the most important reason for something.
Example
They eat mainly fruit and nuts.
meanwhile
While something else is happening.
Example
Leave the cake to cool completely. Meanwhile, make the topping.
naturally
In a way that you would expect.
Example
Naturally, I get upset when things go wrong.
obviously
Used when giving information that you expect other people to know already or agree with.
Example
Obviously, we don't want to spend too much money.
originally
Used to describe the situation that existed at the beginning of a particular period or activity, especially before something was changed.
Example
The school was originally very small.
particularly
Especially; more than usual or more than others.
Example
particularly useful/important/interesting
perfectly
Completely.
Example
It's perfectly normal to feel like this.
personally
Used to show that you are giving your own opinion about something.
Example
Personally, I prefer the second option.
possibly
Used to say that something might exist, happen or be true, but you are not certain.
Example
It was possibly their worst performance ever.
previously
At a time before the time that you are talking about.
Example
The building had previously been used as a hotel.
properly
In a way that is correct and/or appropriate.
Example
How much money do we need to do the job properly?
rarely
Not very often.
Example
She is rarely seen in public nowadays.
regularly
At regular intervals or times.
Example
We meet regularly to discuss the progress of the project.
seriously
In a serious way.
Example
to be seriously ill/injured/wounded/hurt
similarly
In almost the same way.
Example
It is a little cheaper than other similarly sized cars.
simply
Used to emphasize how easy or basic something is.
Example
To order, simply click here.
since
From a time in the past until a later past time, or until now.
Example
She went for a run on Monday and has not been seen since.
slightly
A little.
Example
a slightly different version
specifically
Connected with or intended for one particular thing only.
Example
liquid vitamins specifically designed for children
strongly
In a way that shows definite and serious opinions or beliefs.
Example
a strongly worded protest
successfully
In a way that achieves your aims or what was intended.
Example
She had already successfully completed these courses.
therefore
Used to introduce the logical result of something that has just been mentioned.
Example
He's only 17 and therefore not eligible to vote.
though
Used especially at the end of a sentence or clause to add a fact or an opinion that makes the previous statement less strong or less important.
Example
Our team lost. It was a good game though.
throughout
In or into every part of something.
Example
They export their products to markets throughout the world.
totally
Completely.
Example
They come from totally different cultures.
typically
Used to say that something usually happens in the way that you are stating.
Example
The standard chips are typically used for databases and other business software.
worldwide
Affecting all parts of the world.
Example
an increase in worldwide sales