Words used as adjectives and adverbs
October 8th, 2016 in English Learning
Some words can be used both as adjectives and adverbs. Some common examples of such words are given below.
Loud
She spoke in a loud voice. (Here the adjective loud modifies the noun voice.)
Why are you talking so loud? (Here loud is used as an adverb. Loudly is also possible here.)
Fast
India does not have many fast bowlers. (fast – adjective)
He drives very fast. (fast – adverb)
Back
The thieves escaped through the back door. (back – adjective)
Go back. (adverb)
Little
Even little difficulties upset him. (little – adjective)
He is little known outside India. (little – adverb)
Hard
He is a hard nut to crack. (hard – adjective)
Work hard. (hard – adverb)
Quick
He is quick to take offence. (quick – adjective)
Run quick. OR Run quickly. (Quick – adverb)
Early
The early bird catches the worm. (early – adjective)
We started early. (early – adverb)
Only
He is the only child of his parents. (only – adjective)
I could only scream. (only – adverb)
Enough
We have enough food to last a week. (enough – adjective)
She runs fast enough. (Here the adverb enough modifies the verb run.)
Better
He is a better bowler than you. (better – adjective)
I can do it better than you. (better – adverb)
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