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adverb

Language; General language

A word that modifies the meaning of verbs, adjectives (including numbers), and other adverbs — but not nouns.

adverbial

Language; General language

A word or a group of words that functions like an adverb, but which isn't an adverb.

adverbial adjunct

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Any optional word, phrase, or clause that modifies a verb or a verb phrase.

adverbial clause

Language; General language

A clause that functions as an adverb, i.e. it modifies a verb or an adverb.

adverbial complement

Language; General language

An adverbial that is a necessary sentence element (i.e. if you remove it, the sentence ceases to be well-formed).

adverbial conjunction

Language; General language

An adverb — such as however, therefore, consequently, nevertheless, and hence — that is used to join independent clauses.

adverbial connective

Language; General language

An adverb — such as however, therefore, consequently, nevertheless, and hence — that is used to join independent clauses.

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