Adverbs and Prepositions

in regard to what someone has said or written

According to the weather forecast, it will rain tomorrow.

to the same extent or degree, used in comparisons to show equality or intensity

She can run as quickly as her brother.

to feel that someone or something is good, enjoyable, or interesting

He doesn't like the feeling of being rushed.

before a specific period of time passes

They sold out within minutes of opening.

in a position beneath or underneath

The book fell below the shelf.

used to show that something or someone is directly below or under something

The cat hid underneath the porch during the storm.

moving or situated toward a lower point or area in space

The downward motion of the elevator made me feel a bit uneasy.

not in the distance

There's a cafe nearby, perfect for a quick coffee break.

toward a higher level

The elevator smoothly ascended, moving upward to the top floor.

having a relatively great vertical extent

The high mountain peaks were covered in snow.

in the direction of a road, path, etc., indicating a forward movement

She walked along, lost in thought.

to, in, or at any place

We looked anywhere we thought he might have gone.

to or in all places

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

not in or to any place

That rare bird is found nowhere else in the world.

in, at, or to some unspecified place

I left the keys somewhere on the kitchen counter.

at a distance from someone, somewhere, or something

She turned and walked quietly away from the noise.

at the rear or back side of an object or area

The magician pulled the rabbit out from behind the hat.

used to show how something is done or achieved

The problem was solved by teamwork.

in a straight line from one point to another without turning or pausing

The road leads directly to the town center without any turns.

toward a lower position or level

She carefully climbed down the ladder to reach the ground safely.

at or toward a higher level or position

She looked up and saw the bird perched above her.

a city's railway system that is below the ground, usually in big cities

The underground system in London is one of the oldest and most extensive in the world.

in the center of or surrounded by a group of things or people

The rare flower was hidden among the dense foliage of the forest.

to the inner part or a position inside a place

She walked into the room and greeted everyone.

used to show movement to a position or on a place or object

She stepped onto the stage, ready to deliver her speech to the audience.

so as to be removed, taken away, or separated

He pulled his gloves off before shaking hands.

near in distance

The close proximity of the two houses made them ideal for neighbors.

to have something as a part of the whole

The ticket price includes access to all attractions.

for one person or thing

The car rental agency charges $50 per day for a compact car.

the mathematical process of adding two or more numbers together

The teacher explained that the plus sign indicates addition.

a machine that is used in restaurants, stores, etc. to calculate the overall price of something, store the received money, and record each transaction

The cashier quickly rang up the items at the till, making sure to give the customers their change.

in the direction of a particular person or thing

The hikers headed toward the summit of the mountain.

marked by dissimilarity

used to indicate that something or someone moves or travels by passing through a place on the way to another

You can reach the museum via this bridge.

in a way that involves significant harm, damage, or danger

The house was badly damaged by the storm.

used to indicate that a person or thing does not have something or someone

She can't live without her phone.

in or to the direction opposite to the front

She took a step backward to create some space.

used for introducing a word, phrase, or idea that is different to what has already been said

She loves to play soccer, but her sister prefers basketball.