Negation: Adverbs
In this lesson, we will learn about negative structures with adverbs. Do we have negative adverbs?
What Are Negative Adverbs?
There are many adverbs in English that have the power to make the sentences negative. They imply negative meanings and negate the whole statement.
Negative Adverbs
Some adverbs have a negative meaning, for example:
- hardly (ever)
- little
- never
- scarcely
- seldom
- barely (ever)
- no longer
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Adverbial Phrases
There are a few adverbial phrases that are used to completely negate a clause. For example:
- under/in no circumstances
- (in) no way
- on no condition
Review
In addition to using 'not' and 'no' there are other words that can negate the sentences.
Here are some phrasal adverbs and adverbs that have the power to make the sentence negative.
hardly (ever) | little | never | scarcely | seldom |
barely (ever) | no longer | under/in no circumstances | (in) no way | on no condition |