Tag: Adverb

Adverb: Piggyback  (PIG-ee-bak) Definition: 1. Up on the back and shoulders. 2. On or as if on the back of another; especially: on a railroad flatcar. Sample sentence:...

Adverb: Inchmeal  (INCH-meel) Definition: Little-by-little, gradually Sample sentence: The fog that had been concentrated over the valley dissipated inchmeal, revealing a quiet busyness in the small...

Adverb: Forsooth  (fer-SOOTH) Definition: In truth: indeed, often used to imply contempt or doubt. Sample sentence: Yes, forsooth, I will hold my tongue because the look...

Adverb: Aborning  (uh-BOR-ning) Definition: While being born or produced. Sample sentence:  The bill was introduced in the Senate last year, but it died aborning.

Adverb: Oftentimes  (AW-fun-tymez) Definition: Often, repeatedly Sample sentence: Oftentimes, she is the last employee to leave the office for the day.

Adverb or adjective: Catercorner (KAT-ee-kor-ner) Definition: In a diagonal or oblique position: kitty-corner. Sample sentence: The cafe was catercorner to the salon, so after I...

Adverb: Viva Voce (vye-vuh-VOH-see) Definition: By word of mouth: orally. Sample sentence: According to the town's bylaws, members of the town council must vote viva...

Adverb: Headlong (HED-LAWNG) Definition: 1. With the head foremost. 2. Without deliberation: recklessly. 3. Without pause or delay. Sample sentence: Sue's impulsive when it comes to romance and...

Adverb or adjective: Incommunicado (in-kuh-myoo-nuh-KAH-doh) Definition: Without means of communication: in a situation or state not allowing communication. Sample sentence: Human rights groups continue to petition...

Adverb: Regardless (rih-GAHRD-lus) Definition: Despite everything. Sample sentence: The weather forecast called for wind and rain, but Susan decided to continue with her plans regardless. Footnote:...