Adverbs of Place

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Adverbs of place help us specify where the action of the verb is taking place. They help us be more precise about locations.

"Adverbs of Place" in the English Grammar

What Are Adverbs of Place?

Adverbs of place show where something happens or is placed.

Common Adverbs of Place

Here is a list of some of the most common adverbs of place:

here
there
up
down
in
out

Now, let us see what each one means and how it functions:

Here shows that the speaker is talking about their current location:

We can change our clothes in here.

There is used to point to a place far from the speaker:

Look over there.

Up is used to refer to the location of something/someone that is in a higher place:

"I'm up here", he said.

Down is used to refer to the location of something/someone that is in a lower place:

Keep your head down.

In is used to show that someone/something is inside a place:

They are staying in tonight.

Out is used to refer to a location that is outside of a particular place:

My parent are out.

Placement

Adverbs of place are typically placed after verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs in a sentence to modify them and provide information about location. As a result, they often come at the end of a sentence. Look at the following examples:

I thought they were out.

Please tell them I'm here.

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