Adverbs: Degree And Frequency
Adverbs: Degree And Frequency | English A1 Level (Beginner / Elementary)
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Very
Definition: Used to emphasize a degree or extent; extremely.
- I am very excited for the trip.
- She is very talented in art.
- He was very happy with his results.
Quite
Definition: To a certain extent; fairly or rather.
- I am quite tired after the long day.
- The movie was quite interesting to watch.
- She is quite good at playing the piano.
Really
Definition: Used to emphasize a statement or question; truly or genuinely.
- I really enjoyed the movie we watched.
- He is really good at math.
- She was really excited about her birthday party.
Always
Definition: At all times; on every occasion.
- I always brush my teeth in the morning.
- She always helps her friends.
- They are always happy to see each other.
Often
Definition: Frequently; many times.
- I often go for a walk after dinner.
- She often reads before going to bed.
- They meet often to discuss their project.
Sometimes
Definition: Occasionally; not always.
- Sometimes I like to read books in the park.
- She feels tired sometimes after long days.
- We go to the beach sometimes during summer.
Rarely
Definition: Not often; infrequently.
- She rarely eats dessert during the week.
- He rarely goes to the movies.
- They rarely see each other since they moved.
Never
Definition: Not at any time; not ever.
- I have never been to another country.
- He will never forget his first day of school.
- She never likes to eat vegetables.
Too
Definition: An adverb meaning "also" or "excessively."
- This homework is too difficult for me.
- She is too tired to go out tonight.
- It's too cold to play outside right now.
Enough
Definition: Sufficient quantity or degree to meet a need or requirement.
- Do you have enough money to buy lunch?
- She felt that she had studied enough for the exam.
- There were enough chairs for everyone at the meeting.
Adverbs: Degree And Frequency | English A2 Level (Pre-Intermediate)
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A Little
Definition: a small amount; not much
- Can I have a little more juice?
- He is a little nervous about the test.
- There’s a little time left before the movie starts.
A Lot
Definition: A large amount or number; many.
- He has a lot of books in his room.
- She eats a lot of fruits and vegetables.
- There are a lot of reasons to be happy.
Adverbs: Degree And Frequency | English B1 Level (Intermediate)
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Extremely
Definition: Very; to a high degree.
- She was extremely happy with her birthday gift.
- The test was extremely difficult for the students.
- He was extremely tired after the long hike.
Fairly
Definition: To a moderate degree; not very; reasonably.
- She did fairly well on the test.
- The movie was fairly interesting but not great.
- He is fairly confident about the presentation.
Usually
Definition: Most of the time; in most cases.
- I usually go to bed at 10 PM.
- She usually eats cereal for breakfast.
- Understanding the word usually helps with daily routines.
Seldom
Definition: Not often; rarely.
- She seldom goes to the movies anymore.
- They seldom see each other since moving away.
- He seldom eats dessert after dinner.
Frequently
Definition: Occurring often; happening many times.
- She frequently visits the library to study.
- They go to the park frequently on weekends.
- Frequent practice improves language skills.
Occasionally
Definition: Sometimes, but not often.
- We occasionally go to the movies on weekends.
- He occasionally helps his neighbor with chores.
- She occasionally visits her grandparents.
Much
Definition: a large amount or degree
- I don't have much time to finish the project.
- There isn't much food left for dinner.
- He has much to learn in this subject.
More
Definition: A greater quantity or degree; additional.
- Can I have more water, please?
- She wants to learn more about science.
- They need more time to finish the project.
Most
Definition: The greatest amount or degree; used to refer to the majority.
- She scored the most points in the game.
- Most students enjoy summer vacation.
- He is the most talented musician in the class.
Adverbs: Degree And Frequency | English B2 Level (Upper Intermediate)
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Somewhat
Definition: To a certain extent; not completely.
- She is somewhat tired after the long day.
- The movie was somewhat interesting, but not great.
- He understood the topic somewhat but needed more practice.
Hardly
Definition: barely; almost not
- I can hardly hear you over the noise.
- She hardly had time to eat before class.
- He hardly ever misses a day of school.
Adverbs: Degree And Frequency | English C1 Level (Advanced)
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Significantly
Definition: In a way that is important or worthy of attention; considerably.
- The results improved significantly after the changes were made.
- She significantly contributed to the project’s success.
- Understanding the factors that affect results can significantly help.
Highly
Definition: to a great degree; very
- She is highly skilled in mathematics.
- The book was highly recommended by teachers.
- He was highly impressed with the performance.
Remarkably
Definition: In a way that is worthy of notice; surprisingly.
- She did remarkably well on her exams.
- The weather was remarkably warm for winter.
- He is remarkably skilled at solving puzzles.
Largely
Definition: Mainly; for the most part.
- The project was largely successful, meeting all goals.
- Largely, the students enjoyed the field trip.
- The results were largely positive despite some challenges.
Regularly
Definition: Occurring at fixed intervals; often.
- She exercises regularly to stay healthy.
- They meet regularly to discuss their projects.
- Understanding the importance of doing things regularly promotes discipline.
Infrequently
Definition: not often; rarely
- They infrequently visit the museum, but enjoy it.
- He infrequently plays video games anymore.
- She travels infrequently due to her job.
Consistently
Definition: In a manner that does not change; steadily; reliably.
- She performs consistently well in her exams.
- He arrives at school consistently on time.
- They have consistently met their goals this year.
Intermittently
Definition: occurring at intervals; not continuously
- The lights flickered intermittently during the storm.
- He exercises intermittently throughout the week.
- She checks her phone intermittently for messages.
Predominantly
Definition: Mainly or mostly; for the most part.
- The class was predominantly made up of girls.
- He lives in a predominantly urban area.
- Understanding predominantly helps in analyzing data.
Primarily
Definition: mainly; for the most part
- He is primarily interested in science.
- The event is primarily for students.
- She primarily works in the marketing department.
Adverbs: Degree And Frequency | English C2 Level (Proficiency / Mastery)
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Exceedingly
Definition: To a very great degree; extremely.
- She was exceedingly happy with her test results.
- The weather was exceedingly hot during the summer.
- Understanding exceedingly can help emphasize points.
Noticeably
Definition: In a way that can be easily seen or noticed; clearly.
- She has noticeably improved her grades this semester.
- The temperature dropped noticeably in the evening.
- He was noticeably happier after the vacation.
Moderately
Definition: To a certain degree; not too much or too little.
- He exercises moderately to stay healthy.
- She enjoys moderately spicy food.
- The test was moderately difficult but manageable.
Perpetually
Definition: In a way that never ends or changes; constantly.
- She was perpetually late to class, despite her efforts.
- The clock seemed to tick perpetually in the quiet room.
- They faced perpetually changing weather conditions.
Invariably
Definition: In every case; always; without exception.
- She invariably arrives early to class.
- The rules are invariably applied to all students.
- He invariably chooses the same meal at the restaurant.
Sporadically
Definition: In an irregular or occasional manner.
- She exercised sporadically instead of regularly.
- The train service runs sporadically on weekends.
- They meet sporadically to discuss updates.
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