An adverb phrase is simply two or more words that act as an adverb. It can
modify a verb, adverb, or adjective and can tell “how”, “where”, “why”, or
“when.”

An adverb
clause which also modifies verbs, adverbs and adjectives; but, an adverb
clause also includes a subject and a verb.

Adverb Phrases Describing How

Examples:

With great regret

In dismay

Like a monk in meditation

As if I care

In silence

With a song in my heart

Like greased lightning

Adverb Phrases Describing Where

Examples:

At the corner

In the world

Through the looking glass

Over the rainbow

Under the sea

By the light of the moon

Around the sun

Adverb Phrases Describing Why

Examples:

To understand better

For making cookies

Since she was getting married

So that I won’t get lost

Lest she forget

Adverb Phrases Describing When

Examples:

In an hour

Any time

Before next week

After they go to bed

Never at midnight

After the sunset

Only two days ago

Adverb Phrases in Sentences

Adverb phrases can be used in any position in a sentence.

Here are adverb phrase examples (shown as underlined) in various places in
sentences:

Bob nodded as if he
understood.

Meet me at the mall.

Without thinking, he turned down
the road.

They must kiss before
sunset.

She went online for more
information.

In the forest many
creatures snarl and growl.

I will never do that, not in a
million years.

Dad spoke softly to calm her
fears.

They have a house by the
ocean.

She slammed the door in a
huff.

We will reconvene on the 25th of
next month.

Whenever I remember, I
smile.

She took some time of for a much
needed vacation.

At every possible turn,
problems blocked his path.

I saw a lot of trash beside the
highway.

He decided to join a gym to get
in shape.

Every time Jane runs the can
opener, the dog comes to the kitchen.

We strolled through the
garden.

With much consideration,
he made his decision.

Put the flowers by the
birdbath.

Jose always arrives sooner than
the other students.

She flew the plane between two
buildings.

So the audience could hear
her, Michelle turned up the microphone.

The seamstress mended the hem with needle and thread.

Sometimes I don’t clean under the
bed.

He performed the tasks without
care.

Come closer so I can see how you
have grown.

Take this medication for pain as
often as needed.

The oath took us over the
bridge.

Mary learned, after a
while, to drive slowly.

To see the view, Harry climbed to
the peak.

The mysteries were placed next to
the crime dramas.

For answers to all your
questions, just do a Google search.

The parade coursed around the
town square.

She runs five miles every
day.

The children opened their presents with delight.

In order to lose weight, he cut
out most carbs.

This product is available in all
places.

She responded in a very rude
manner.

First of all, you need to
wash your hands.

He stood on this very spot
and lied.

So that everyone could have clean
water, they installed a filtration system.

To better understand the difference between an adverb phrase and an adverb
clause, check out the examples
of adverb clauses here on YourDictionary.

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