Adverb
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A word class used to modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, expressing manner, place, time, or degree.
“In the sentence 'she ran quickly', the word 'quickly' is an adverb.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈæd.vɜːb/
Syllables
ad·verb
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Wordle
No repeated letters, the uncommon V and B combination makes it harder to guess
Scrabble
Worth 12 points, B scores 3 and V scores 4, hooks to ADVERBS for the S
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