About adverb/help
Forum > English only || BottomMessage from khaiminh posted on 27-09-2014 at 12:48:25 (D | E | F)
Hello,
Please explain whether any adverb requires its own preposition.
The adjective has a preposition of its own, such as "different from, bored of..".
The dictionary gives examples of adverbs with preposition, as in "high above/into"--he kicked the ball high into the air. Is it "into,the preposition" that the adverb "high" requires?
Thanks very much.
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Edited by lucile83 on 27-09-2014 13:27
Re: About adverb/help from carlabice47, posted on 29-09-2014 at 08:44:47 (D | E)
Dear girl,
high is an adjectve not an adverb, but can be used with an adverbial meaning, in which case it is not followed by a noun.
the preposition in this case adds meaning to the adverb reinforcing the idea of rising. Into is a preposition .
Deep, last, fast, hard can be adjectives or adverbs:
A deep sea (adjective) . Down deep into the sea (adverb) : not followed by a noun as an adjective would require.
My last chance (adjective) ; last but not least (adverb)
A Fast car adj./ They run very fast adv.
They worked hard , adj.
hardly , adverb, has a different meaning , because it means rarely, seldom.
I hope this has helped you.
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Edited by lucile83 on 29-09-2014 09:02
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