What does adverbial mean?
Adverbial means (grammar) Of or relating to an adverb..
Adverbial
/ædˈvɝbi.əl/ · adjective
Meaning
(grammar) Of or relating to an adverb..
Definitions by Sense
- (grammar) Of or relating to an adverb.
- (grammar) An adverbial word or phrase.
Example Sentences
As we can have the adjectival forms bright, brighter, brightest, so we can have the adverbial forms brightly, brightlier, brightliest, but degree is alike inconceivable in the adjective ‘round,’ and the A. ‘here.’
And in (123) below, a (bracketed) Adverbial Phrase has undergone WH MOVEMENT: (123) (a) [How quickly] will he drink the beer —? (123) (b) [How carefully] did he plan his campaign —? (123) (c) [How well] did he treat her —?
Synonyms for adverbial
Antonyms for adverbial
Related Words
Word Forms
- more adverbial
- most adverbial
- adverbials
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for adverbial?
The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.
What is the opposite of adverbial?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use adverbial in a sentence?
As we can have the adjectival forms bright, brighter, brightest, so we can have the adverbial forms brightly, brightlier, brightliest, but degree is alike inconceivable in the adjective ‘round,’ and the A. ‘here.’
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