1. Definition of Adverb
An adverb is a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb, telling us how, when, where, how often, or to what degree something happens.
- Example:
- She runs fast.
- वह तेज़ दौड़ती है।
- He speaks very softly.
- वह बहुत धीरे बोलता है।
2. Types of Adverbs with Examples
| Type of Adverb | Definition | Example (English) | Example (Hindi) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adverb of Manner | Tells how an action is done | quickly, slowly, carefully | जल्दी, धीरे, सावधानीपूर्वक |
| Adverb of Place | Tells where the action happens | here, there, everywhere | यहाँ, वहाँ, हर जगह |
| Adverb of Time | Tells when the action happens | now, yesterday, soon | अब, कल, जल्द |
| Adverb of Frequency | Tells how often the action happens | always, never, often, sometimes | हमेशा, कभी नहीं, अक्सर, कभी-कभी |
| Adverb of Degree | Tells to what extent or how much | very, quite, too, enough | बहुत, काफी, बहुत ज्यादा, पर्याप्त |
| Adverb of Reason / Purpose | Tells why an action happens | therefore, thus, consequently | इसलिए, इस प्रकार, परिणामस्वरूप |
Quick Tips
- Many adverbs of manner end with -ly (e.g., slowly, quickly).
- Adverbs can modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.
- Adverbs of degree answer “how much?”, frequency answers “how often?”, and manner answers “how?”