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Adverb (क्रिया विशेषण)

An Adverb is a word that modifies or describes a Verb, an Adjective, or another Adverb. It tells us how, when, where, how often, or to what extent something happens.

Definition:
An Adverb is a word that modifies a Verb, Adjective, or another Adverb.

हिंदी:
जो शब्द किसी क्रिया (Verb), विशेषण (Adjective) या दूसरे क्रिया विशेषण (Adverb) की विशेषता बताता है, उसे Adverb (क्रिया विशेषण) कहते हैं।
What is an Adverb?

Adverbs give more information about actions, qualities, and other adverbs.

He runs quickly.
She speaks politely.
The train arrived late.
They worked hard.

Quickly, politely, late, and hard are adverbs because they describe how an action happens.

Why are Adverbs Important?

Adverbs make sentences more meaningful by providing extra details.

Without Adverb With Adverb
He speaks. He speaks clearly.
She drives. She drives carefully.
They worked. They worked hard.
What Can an Adverb Describe?

An Adverb can describe:

  • Verb → He runs quickly.
  • Adjective → She is very beautiful.
  • Another Adverb → He runs very quickly.
Quickly modifies the verb "runs".
Very modifies the adjective "beautiful".
Very modifies the adverb "quickly".
Questions Answered by Adverbs
Question Example
How? He runs quickly.
When? She arrived yesterday.
Where? They went outside.
How Often? I always pray.
How Much? She is very happy.
Types of Adverbs

There are different types of adverbs. Each type answers a different question.

Type Question Answered Example
Adverb of Manner How? quickly, slowly
Adverb of Time When? today, yesterday
Adverb of Place Where? here, there
Adverb of Frequency How Often? always, never
Adverb of Degree How Much? very, too
Adverb of Manner

An Adverb of Manner tells us how an action is performed.

He runs quickly.
She speaks politely.
The teacher explained the lesson clearly.
They worked hard.

These adverbs answer the question "How?"

Adverb of Time

An Adverb of Time tells us when an action happens.

I will come tomorrow.
She arrived yesterday.
He is leaving now.
We met him last week.

These adverbs answer the question "When?"

Adverb of Place

An Adverb of Place tells us where an action happens.

Come here.
Go there.
The children are playing outside.
The bird flew away.

These adverbs answer the question "Where?"

Adverb of Frequency

An Adverb of Frequency tells us how often an action occurs.

I always wake up early.
She often visits her grandparents.
They sometimes play cricket.
He never tells lies.

These adverbs answer the question "How Often?"

Adverb of Degree

An Adverb of Degree tells us the intensity or extent of an action, adjective, or another adverb.

She is very beautiful.
The water is too hot.
He is quite intelligent.
The movie was extremely interesting.

These adverbs answer the question "How Much?"

Formation of Adverbs

Most adverbs are formed by adding ly to adjectives.

Adjective Adverb
Quick Quickly
Slow Slowly
Careful Carefully
Beautiful Beautifully
quick → quickly
slow → slowly
careful → carefully
beautiful → beautifully
Special Adverbs (Exceptions)

Some adverbs do not follow the "ly" rule.

Word Usage
Fast He runs fast.
Hard She works hard.
Well He sings well.
Late They arrived late.
Position of Adverbs

Adverbs can appear in different positions in a sentence.

He speaks clearly. (After Verb)
She always comes on time. (Before Main Verb)
They are usually happy. (After Be Verb)
  • After action verbs → speaks clearly
  • Before main verbs → always comes
  • After am/is/are → is usually
Degrees of Adverbs

Like adjectives, some adverbs also have degrees of comparison.

Positive Comparative Superlative
Fast Faster Fastest
Hard Harder Hardest
Early Earlier Earliest
Common Mistakes
Wrong Correct
She sings beautiful. She sings beautifully.
He runs quick. He runs quickly.
She works hardly. She works hard.
He did good. He did well.
Points to Remember
  • Adverbs describe verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs.
  • They tell how, when, where, how often, and how much.
  • Most adverbs are formed by adding -ly.
  • Some adverbs are exceptions such as fast, hard, and well.
  • Adverbs can appear in different positions in a sentence.
  • Adverbs make sentences more meaningful and detailed.

🧠 Quick Quiz

Which of the following is an Adverb?



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