What Is an Adverb of Place? | Definition and Examples
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Overview of Adverbs of Place:
What Is an Adverb of Place?
An adverb of place tells us where the action of a verb happens.
Examples:
The match will take place here.
English is spoken everywhere.
Michael lives far from here.
Grandma asked me to come near.
Where Do We Put an Adverb of Place?
The position of an adverb of place is right after the main verb.
Examples:
Duncan looked everywhere.
Lucas lives nearby.
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Types of Adverbs of Place
Adverbs of Place Denoting the Direction
This type of adverbs tells us in which direction the action is happening.
Examples:
Joshua is going down the stairs.
I am traveling up the road.
Adverbs of Place Denoting the Distance
This type of adverbs tells us the distance between two things.
Examples:
Nancy lives nearby.
We have walked far away.
Adverbs of Place Denoting the Position
This type of adverbs tells us the relative position of one thing with respect to another.
Examples:
This fact has been mentioned above.
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Adverbs of Place Denoting the Movement
This type of adverbs tells us the movement of something in a particular direction.
Examples:
The wind is blowing westward.
People are moving southward.
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