sentence adverb
nounDefinition of sentence adverb
: an adverb that limits or describes the meaning of an entire statement rather than just a single word or phrase "Similarly" and "hopefully" often function as sentence adverbs.
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Hopefully
Contrary to what your teachers may have said, we believe the popular usage of this word is correct. Hopefully you agree.
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Should You Never Use Adverbs?
Should You Never Use Adverbs?
And if so, what about 'never'?
The Adverb: A Most Fascinating POS
The Adverb: A Most Fascinating POS
'POS' means "part of speech," obviously
Can 'Hopefully' Mean "I Hope"?
Can 'Hopefully' Mean "I Hope"?
Thankfully, it can
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