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Adverbs of Place for intermediate learners

adverbs of place

Adverbs of place help us express where the verb is taking place. Using them will help us be more accurate about locations.

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"Adverbs of Place" in the English Grammar

What Are Adverbs of Place?

Adverbs of place show where something happens or is placed.

Why Do We Use Adverbs of Place?

Adverbs of place are used to show:

  • Location
  • Direction
  • Distance

Adverbs of Location

Adverbs of place can be used to show the location of something. Here are the examples:

The book is on the table.

Our house is in this street.

Adverbs of Direction

Adverbs of direction usually show a movement to a place. Here are the examples:

I will fly over.

He is going abroad.

Adverbs of Distance

Sometimes adverbs of place are used to show how far or how close something is. In this case, they are used as adverbs of distance. Check out these examples:

He ran away.

His house is nearby.

What Is the Difference between Adverbs of Place and Prepositions of Place?

The main difference between adverbs of place and prepositions of place is that prepositions are followed by nouns; however, adverbs are used to describe, verbs, adverbs , or adjectives. Here are the examples:

The man went across the river. → preposition of place

I live there. → adverb of place

There and Here

'There' and 'here' are adverbs of place not prepositions of place, because they are not followed by nouns. Here are the examples:

✓He is there.

✗He is there house.

✓She lives here.

✗She lives here city.

Review

Adverbs of place are used to show:

  • Direction
  • Location
  • Distance

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