Tag: Adverb

US, informal exactly or directly They planted a tree smack-dab in the center of the lawn.

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, Read More …

1 : in an enthusiastic and energetic way : in a hearty way The children ate heartily. (=they ate a lot of food) We all laughed heartily. I heartily recommend the movie. 2 : completely or fully I’m heartily sick Read More …

(more especially; most especially) 1 : more than usually : VERY, EXTREMELY He was especially concerned about the contract. an especially good essay There is nothing especially radical about that idea. 2 a : used to indicate something that deserves Read More …

(more askew; most askew) not straight : at an angle The picture hung askew (=crookedly) on the wall.

Adverb > Heartily 1 : in an enthusiastic and energetic way : in a hearty way The children ate heartily. (=they ate a lot of food) We all laughed heartily. I heartily recommend the movie. 2 : completely or fully Read More …

Adverb > Farther 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) Read More …

Adverb > Obviously The boy obviously does not like broccoli. 1 [more obviously; most obviously] : in a way that is easy to see, understand, or recognize She obviously enjoys her work. Their answer was obviously wrong. That’s obviously not Read More …

Adverb > Askew (more askew; most askew) not straight : at an angle The picture hung askew (=crookedly) on the wall. His bowtie was askew.

Adverb > Directly 1 : (more directly; most directly) : in a direct way He refused to answer the question directly. She said that she wanted to speak to you directly. The package will be sent directly to your home. Read More …