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Topic: Grammar

admittedly

IPA: /ədˈmɪtɪdli/

KK: /ədˈmɪtədli/

adverb

Definition: This word is used to acknowledge or accept that something is true, often in a way that shows you are aware of a negative aspect.

Example: Admittedly, I was not prepared for the exam, but I still managed to pass.

adnoun

IPA: /ˈæd.nəʊn/

KK: /ædˈnaʊn/

noun

Definition: A word that describes a noun but is used in a sentence as if it were a noun itself. For example, in the phrase 'the rich', 'rich' is an adjective that acts like a noun.

Example: In the phrase 'the merciful', the word 'merciful' acts as an adnoun.

adumbratively

IPA: /ˌædʌmˈbreɪtɪvli/

KK: /ædʌmbrəˌtɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that outlines or suggests something without giving full details.

Example: The author adumbratively hinted at the plot twist without revealing too much.

adverb

IPA: /ˈæd.vɜːrb/

KK: /ˈæd.vɜrb/

noun

Definition: A type of word that describes or gives more information about a verb, an adjective, or another adverb. It can tell us how, when, where, or to what extent something happens.

Example: She ran quickly, demonstrating how adverbs can modify verbs.

adverbial

IPA: /ædˈvɜrbiəl/

KK: /ædˈvɜrbiəl/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is connected to or functions like an adverb, which is a part of speech that modifies verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.

Example: In the sentence, she quickly ran to the store, 'quickly' is an adverbial that modifies the verb 'ran'.

noun

Definition: A part of a sentence that describes how, when, where, or why something happens, often providing additional information about the verb.

Example: In the sentence 'She sings beautifully', 'beautifully' is an adverbial that describes how she sings.

adverbially

IPA: /ædˈvɜːrbɪəli/

KK: /ædˈvɜrbɪəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to or functions like an adverb, which is a word that modifies verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.

Example: She modified the verb adverbially to clarify the action.

adversative

IPA: /ˈæd.vɚ.sə.tɪv/

KK: /ædˈvɜrsətɪv/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that shows contrast or opposition, often used in language to connect ideas that are different or conflicting.

Example: The adversative conjunction 'but' introduces a contrast in the sentence.

noun

Definition: A term that indicates a contrast or opposition between ideas or statements.

Example: In the sentence, 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain,' the word 'but' serves as an adversative.

adversatively

IPA: /ædˈvɜːrsətɪvli/

KK: /ædˈvɜrsətɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows contrast or opposition between two ideas or statements.

Example: The two teams played adversatively, each trying to outsmart the other.

advertence

IPA: /ædˈvɜːtəns/

KK: /ædˈvɜːrtəns/

noun

Definition: The act of paying attention or being careful about something. It refers to the quality of being mindful and considerate.

Example: Her advertence to detail made her an excellent editor.

advisedly

IPA: /ədˈvaɪzdli/

KK: /ədˈvaɪzdli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows careful thought or intention; done on purpose.

Example: She advisedly chose to take the longer route to avoid traffic.

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