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   Is after an adverb?

   • I’ll contact you after we reach the airport. We can use after as an adverb, but afterwards is more common. When after is used, it is usually as part of an adverb phrase: They lived happily ever after. (means ‘for ever’) She had an operation on her leg and afterwards was unable to walk for at least a month.

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   What is an adverb in English?

   • An adverb is a word that modifies (describes) a verb (“he sings loudly”), an adjective (“ very tall”), another adverb (“ended too quickly”), or even a whole sentence (“ Fortunately, I had brought an umbrella.”). Adverbs often end in -ly, but some (such as fast) look exactly the same as their adjective counterparts. Tom Longboat did not run badly.

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   Which adverb comes after the object?

   • If the verb has an object, the adverb comes after the object: We [verb] made [object] a decision [adverb] quickly then left. When there is more than one of the three types of adverb together, they usually go in the order: manner, place, time: You start off [manner] slowly [time] in the beginning. Not: You start off in the beginning slowly.

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   Is after a preposition or adverb?

   • The word "after" is primarily used as a preposition or an adverb. As a preposition, "after" indicates the time or event that follows another. For example, "She went to the park after lunch." Here, "after" denotes the time that comes subsequent to having lunch. As an adverb, "after" can also indicate a sequence or order.

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   Where do adverbs go in a sentence?

   • Adverbs usually come after the main verb be, except in emphatic clauses: She’s always late for everything. When be is emphasised, the adverb comes before the verb: Why should I have gone to see Madonna? I never was a fan of hers. (emphatic) Different types of adverbs go in different places. They usually go in end position.

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   What is the difference between after and after?

   • After and Afterwards are both adverbs that indicate the time following a particular event or action. However, there is a slight difference in their usage. "After" is commonly used to refer to a specific point in time that comes immediately after something else, while "Afterwards" is used to describe a period of time that follows an event or action.

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   We can use after as an adverb, but afterwards is more common. When after is used, it is usually as part of an adverb phrase: They lived happily ever after. (means ‘for ever’) She had an operation on her leg and afterwards was unable to walk for at least a month.

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   If the subject is a pronoun (it/he/she/you etc.), it comes directly after the adverbs here and there. If the subject is a noun, it comes directly after the verb: Here she is. Not: Here is she. There it goes. Not: There goes it. Here comes the bus. Not: Here the bus comes.

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   manner	They usually go in end position.They ...	She ate quickly.She quickly ate her ...
   place	They usually go in end position.They ...	Can you come over here?We’ll be at that ...
   time	They usually go in end position.They ...	I’m flying to Edinburgh tomorrow.Today, ...
   duration	They usually go in end position.	I’m not staying long.

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   Adverbs can come before or after a verb. For example: He quickly ate his breakfast. In the sentence above, the adverb 'quickly' appears before the verb 'ate'.

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   "After" is a versatile word that can be used as a preposition or an adverb, indicating time, sequence, or causality. On the other hand, "afterwards" is solely used as an adverb and specifically refers to the time following an event or action.

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   May 8, 2023 · An adverb is a word that modifies (describes) a verb (“he sings loudly”), an adjective (“very tall”), another adverb (“ended too quickly”), or even a whole sentence (“Fortunately, I had brought an umbrella.”).

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   We can use after as an adverb, but afterwards is more common. When after is used, it is usually as part of an adverb phrase: …