Adverbs of Place

at a specific, immediate location

Stand here to see the full mural.

at a place that is not where the speaker is

Your keys are there on the counter.

to or in all places

The fragrance of flowers filled the air, making it feel like spring everywhere.

in, at, or to some unspecified place

I left the keys somewhere on the kitchen counter.

to, in, or at any place

We looked anywhere we thought he might have gone.

at, in, or to another place

The store was out of stock, so I had to look elsewhere for the product.

to or at higher position without direct contact

The kite soared high above the treetops.

in a position beneath or underneath

The book fell below the shelf.

at a position above or higher than something

Smoke hung over the burning building.

in or to a position lower than and directly beneath something

She found her keys under a pile of papers on her desk.

at the rear or back side of an object or area

The magician pulled the rabbit out from behind the hat.

in position or direction that is further forward or in front of a person or thing

Please drive carefully, there's a sharp curve ahead.

in an open area surrounding a building

They enjoyed a picnic outside in the park.

in or into a room, building, etc.

The children gathered inside the classroom for the lesson.

to or at a great distance

She could hear the music from far down the street.

used to express an estimated number, time, or value

The event starts around 7 p.m.

in or traveling to a different country

They plan to travel abroad next summer to explore Europe.

to the direction of south

The hikers descended southward from the mountain peak, returning to the base camp.

to the direction of west

The ship sailed westward, guided by the setting sun on the horizon.

to the direction of north

The explorers journeyed northward, crossing icy tundras and dense forests.

to the direction of east

The caravan of traders moved eastward along the ancient Silk Road.

from one side to the other side of something

She swam across easily despite the strong current.