Adverbs of Degree

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Definition

An adverb of degree explains how intense something happened.

Examples

Here are some examples of adverbs of degree:

barely

greatly

intensely

really

totally

very

A woman exploring dunes.
A woman in the desert under an umbrella.
Tip

Adverbs of degree can be placed before or after the main verb. "A lot" is generally placed after the main verb.

Placement of adverbs of degree.

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