We will explain and discuss in this article ” Is Adverb A Verb? with 5 Facts You Should Know. The concept regarding adverb and verb will be also cleared through this topic.
In English Grammar we found some adverbs which are used as verb to complete the action of the subject within sentences. When such adverb acts as verb in the sentences with the subjects and works normally that verb can do. Here are some examples of adverb those act as verb.
| Words | Verbs | Adverbs |
| Fast | Fasten | Fast |
| Low | Low | Low |
| Well | Well | Well |
| Out | Out | Out |
| Slow | Slow | Slow |
| Long | Long | Long |
| Far | Far | Far |
| Hard | Harden | Hard |
| Back | Back | Back |
| Better | Better | Better |
| Near | Near | Near |
| Still | Still | Still |
| Dark | Dark | Dark |
Uses of Example in the sentences
- We fastened the boat with a rope.
- The cow lowed at this moment.
- We should back to our home. When it was dark.
- Water is welling in the cannel.
- The workers of company have outed the activity.
- The man slowed the driving.
- I am not longing for her.
- We hardened the soil by heat.
- She did not near me due to misunderstanding.
- The students bettered in their studies.
- The captain has stilled himself for the game.
- Please dark the shapes. Those are rectangle.
- The teacher justified for the students.
- The boy fared from my words.
Explanations
1. We fastened the boat with a rope. (Verb)
Explanation-
“Fastened” is used to convey the action of the subject to complete the meaning of the sentence.
Ex. The man can run fast, cannot he? (Adverb)
2. The cow lowed at this moment.(Verb)
Explanation-
“Lowed” is used to convey the action of the subject to complete the meaning of the sentence.
Ex- His expectation is low. (adverb)
3. We should back to our home. When it was dark.(Verb)
Explanation-
“Back” is used to convey the action of the subject to complete the meaning of the sentence.
Ex- Toni will come back. (Adverb)
4. Water is welling in the cannel.(Verb)
Explanation-
“Welling” is used to convey the action of the subject to complete the meaning of the sentence.
Ex. Tanima has done well.
5. The workers of company have outed the activity.(Verb)
Explanation-
“Outed” is used to convey the action of the subject to complete the meaning of the sentence.
Ex- Rohit looked out. (Adverb)
6. The man slowed the driving.(Verb)
Explanation-
“Slowed” is used to convey the action of the subject to complete the meaning of the sentence.
Ex- The boy cannot drive slow (Adverb).
7. I am not longing for her.(Verb)
Explanation-
“Longing” is used to convey the action of the subject to complete the meaning of the sentence.
Ex- The boy is waiting for long. (Adverb)
8. We hardened the soil by heat.(Verb)
Explanation-
“Hardened” is used to convey the action of the subject to complete the meaning of the sentence.
Ex- The student works hard to pass. (Adverb)
9. She did not near me due to misunderstanding.(Verb)
Explanation-
“Near” is used to convey the action of the subject to complete the meaning of the sentence.
Ex- The house is very near to the road. (Adverb)
10. The students bettered in their studies.(Verb)
Explanation-
“Bettered” is used to convey the action of the subject to complete the meaning of the sentence.
Ex- The girl acted better in that show. (Adverb)
11. The captain has stilled himself for the game.(Verb)
Explanation-
“Stilled” is used to convey the action of the subject to complete the meaning of the sentence.
Ex- I have been working still you will come.
12. Please dark the shapes. Those are rectangle.(Verb)
Explanation-
“Dark” is used to convey the action of the subject to complete the meaning of the sentence.
Ex- The shape is very dark. (Adverb)
13. The teacher justified for the students.(Verb)
Explanation-
“justified” is used to convey the action of the subject to complete the meaning of the sentence.
Ex- Rabi just has gone there. (Adverb)
14. The boy fared from my words.(Verb)
Explanation-
“Fared” is used to convey the action of the subject to complete the meaning of the sentence.
Ex- Delhi is far away from Kolkata. (Adverb)
How can an adverb be a verb?
Adverb modifies the verbs. It helps to restrict or limit the meaning of verbs. If an adverb denotes the action of the subject, then it will be a verb.
Example-
The boy can better in his studies.
Explanation-
In the above sentence “better” is used here as a verb not used as adverb.
When can an adverb be a verb?
A verb is a word that conveys the action of the sentence. If an adverb does as well as a verb does the action, then this word can be considered as verb. A verb can be used after subject or at the beginning of a sentence.
Example-
The man has fastened the boat with a rope.
Explanation-
Here “fastened” is used as a verb in the sentence that is derived from the word “Fast”.
Where can an adverb be a verb?
In English grammar adverb has vast usages and it also conveys different functions in the parts of speech. Sometimes it is revealed that they act as verb in the sentence.
Example-
The girl neared in front of the door.
Explanation-
Here we look the “neared” is used as a verb that conveys the action of the subject “The girl”.
An adverb sometimes can be used as verb to convey the complete meaning of the sentence.
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