Adverbs of Time

the day that is happening right now

Today is a beautiful day for a picnic in the park.

at a time within the 24-hour period immediately preceding the current day

She submitted the report yesterday.

for a short duration

She closed her eyes briefly to gather her thoughts.

in a very short time

She will arrive shortly after finishing her current task.

used to describe a period of time that has no end

She promised to love him forever.

in a way that is instant and involves no delay

After hearing the news, he immediately returned home.

after or at the end of a series of events or an extended period

He eventually became the manager of the company.

at this moment or time

I am cooking dinner now, but we can watch a movie after dinner.

at a specific point or period in time previously mentioned

She was a student then, but now she's a professor.

doing or happening after the time that is usual or expected

The late delivery of the package inconvenienced the recipient.

in a short time from now

The bus will arrive at the station soon.

used to introduce the last event or item in a series of related things

First, we visited the museum; then, we explored the park, and finally, we enjoyed a meal at the restaurant.

before the present or specified time

She had already left when I arrived.

at or during a time that is not long ago

We attended a conference recently to stay updated.

for one more instance

He apologized for the mistake and promised it wouldn't happen again.

up until the current or given time

She has been studying for hours, and she isn't finished yet.

lacking motion

The still cat lay on the windowsill, watching the birds outside.

coming immediately after a person or thing in time, place, or rank

I'm excited about the next episode of my favorite TV show.