adverb

English

/ˈæd.vɜːb/, /ˈæd.vɝb/

noun
Definitions
  • (grammar) A word that modifies a verb, adjective, other adverbs, or various other types of words, phrases, or clauses.

Etymology

Derived from French adverbe derived from Latin adverbium (adverb), verbum (word, verb, a word) root from Proto-Indo-European *werh₁- (speak, say, tell).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*werh₁-

Gloss

speak, say, tell

Concept
Semantic Field

Speech and language

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

話

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