Category: Adverbs

to or at a more distant place or time or a more advanced point : FURTHER. drive farther north It’s farther away than I’d thought. I tried to read the book, but I got no farther [=further] than the first chapter. You think I don’t like you? Read More …

[more likely; most likely] without much doubt : PROBABLY He’ll very likely be late. It will most likely rain tomorrow. [=it will probably rain tomorrow] “Will it rain tomorrow?” “Most likely.” She will more than likely not get the job. [=she will very probably not get the job]

1 : to some degree or extent Yesterday was a rather [=fairly] hot day. That sounded rather [=quite a bit] like thunder. a rather [=quite] common flower — often used to make a statement less forceful He has been spending rather a lot of money lately. She rather likes chocolate. To Read More …

used to indicate the main purpose of something, reason for something, etc. The game is designed primarily [=mainly] for younger children. They seemed primarily [=mostly] interested in getting rich.

1 : in a direct and honest way We must face these problems/issues squarely. It’s time to deal squarely with the facts. 2 : in the exact location or position that is mentioned : EXACTLY, RIGHT literature that is squarely in/within the American tradition Their marketing campaign is Read More …

by being told by another person We found this hotel by word of mouth.

1 : with one side facing forward We had to turn sideways to let them through the crowded hallway. crabs walking sideways along the beach 2 : to or toward the right or left side Helicopters can fly up, down, forward, backward, and sideways. She fell sideways and landed Read More …

not completely : almost but not quite I see her nearly every day. We very nearly missed the plane.  [=we came very close to missing the plane] I nearly won.

[more openly; most openly] in a direct and honest way : without hiding feelings or opinions He openly acknowledged/admitted his mistake. She spoke openly about her failed marriage. Please feel free to express your opinions openly.

without much thought, effort, or concern We sat idly, waiting for something to happen. I idly wondered what they were doing.