Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
adverb-phrase
Phrase
ˈædˌvɜrb freɪz
Definition
A group of words that functions as an adverb in a sentence, modifying a verb, an adjective, or another adverb.
Examples
- She sings beautifully in the choir.
- He arrived very early to the meeting.
- They traveled across the country last summer.
Meaning
An adverb phrase provides additional information about how, when, where, or to what extent something happens.
Synonyms
- adverbial phrase
- adverbial expression
