Intensifiers and Mitigators
Intensifiers and mitigators are two kinds of adverbs of degree. We use them to make words and expressions stronger or weaker.
What Are Intensifiers and Mitigators?
Intensifiers and mitigators are adverbs that are used to make adjectives, verbs, and adverbs stronger or weaker.
Where Do We Use Intensifiers and Mitigators?
Intensifiers and mitigators are used after linking verbs or before adverbs or main verbs. Here are some examples:
She is
He is
Intensifiers
Intensifiers are used to make an adjective, an adverb or a verb stronger. They are adverbs such as:
- Very
- So
- Really
- Extremely
Here are a few examples:
She was
I am
Mitigators
Mitigators are used to make a verb, an adverb, or an adjective weaker or less strong. Here are some common mitigators:
- Rather
- Slightly
- A bit
He looked
You seem
Review
There are some adverbs that are used to make a verb, an adverb, or an adjective weaker that are called:
- Mitigators
There are some other adverbs that are used to make adverbs, verbs, and adjectives stronger. These adverbs are called:
- Intensifiers