Intensifiers and mitigators are two kinds of adverbs of degree. We use them to make words and expressions stronger or weaker.

Adverbs enhance sentences by modifying verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, providing details about how, when, where, or to what extent actions occur.

Adverbs

Adverbs in English Grammar

Explore the rules and nuances of intensifiers like 'incredibly' and mitigators like 'barely'. Detailed explanations, advanced exercises, and a quiz.

"Intensifiers and Mitigators" in English Grammar

Learn to use intensifiers like 'extremely' and mitigators like 'somewhat' in sentences. Includes practical examples, exercises, and tips for mastery.

What Are "Intensifiers and Mitigators" in English Grammar?

Intensifiers and Mitigators

Adverbs are words that can modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. So if you are not familiar with the concept of adverbs yet, read this.

Adverbs in the English Grammar

We can put adverbs at the front, in the middle, or at the end of a clause. Each can have its own function. We'll also learn about the orders of adverbs.

Adverb Placement and Order

"Adverb Placement and Order" in English Grammar

Adverbs are used to modify adjectives, adverbs, and verbs, but what if we want to make a comparison between things by using these adverbs? Read more.

Comparative and Superlative Adverbs

"Comparative and Superlative Adverbs" in the English Grammar

Adverbs give us a description of a verb in a sentence. There are five basic types of adverbs in the English language.

Types of Adverbs

"Types of Adverbs" in English Grammar

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

"Adverbs of Place" in the English Grammar

Adverbs of time provide information about the time something happened. Using them will help us add details about time to our sentences.

Adverbs of Time

"Adverbs of Time" in the English Grammar

Adverbs of frequency show us how often an action takes place. They are commonly used in daily English so it is essential to learn them.

Adverbs of Frequency

"Adverbs of Frequency" in the English Grammar

Adverbs of manner give us information about how the action of the verb is done. Follow the lesson to find out how they are formed and used in sentences.

Adverbs of Manner

"Adverbs of Manner" in the English Grammar

Adverbs of degree are mostly used before adjectives, adverbs, and verbs to intensify the term after them.

Adverbs of Degree

"Adverbs of Degree" in the English Grammar

Adverbs of probability indicate how certain we are about an action. In this lesson, we will learn about how and when to use them.

Adverbs of Probability

"Adverbs of Probability" in the English Grammar

Adverb of movement or directions shows an action toward a place or points to a particular direction. In this lesson, we will learn about them.

Adverbs of Movement and Direction

What Are Adverbs of Movement and Direction?

Demonstrative adverbs emphasize the location of something in relation to the speaker. In this lesson, we will learn all about them.

Demonstrative Adverbs

Demonstrative Adverbs in English Grammar

Relative adverbs are words that give us more description for nouns, the people, places, or things being discussed. Let's get to know them better.

Relative Adverbs

"Relative Adverbs" in the English Grammar

Interrogative adverbs are words such as 'why' and 'where' that are used to ask questions. In this lesson, we will learn more about them.

Interrogative Adverbs

Interrogative Adverbs in the English Grammar

As their name requires, conjunctive adverbs are used to connect two clauses. They can be moved around in the sentence. So, read the article to learn the rules.

Conjunctive Adverbs

"Conjunctive Adverbs" in the English Grammar

A viewpoint and commenting adverbs is a type of adverb that modifies a sentence as a whole. In this lesson, we will discuss it in detail.

Viewpoint and Commenting Adverbs

Viewpoint and Commenting Adverbs in the English Grammar

Adverbial nouns are nouns with multiple functions according to the sentence they are in. In this lesson, we will learn more about them.

Adverbial Nouns

Adverbial Nouns in the English Grammar

As you know, clauses have subjects and verbs. Adverbial clauses are clauses that function as the adverb of the sentence.

Adverbial Clauses

"Adverbial Clauses" in the English Grammar

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What Are Intensifiers and Mitigators?

**Intensifiers and mitigators** are [adverbs](https://langeek.co/en/grammar/course/501/adverbs) that are used to make [adjectives](https://langeek.co/en/grammar/course/497/adjectives), [verbs](https://langeek.co/en/grammar/course/496/verbs), and adverbs **stronger or weaker**.

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Where Do We Use Intensifiers and Mitigators?

**Intensifiers and mitigators** are used __after__ [linking verbs](https://langeek.co/en/grammar/course/102/linking-verbs/intermediate) or __before__ adverbs or main verbs. Here are some examples:

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Intensifiers

**Intensifiers** are used to make an adjective, an adverb or a verb __stronger__. They are adverbs such as:

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Mitigators

**Mitigators** are used to make a *verb*, an *adverb*, or an *adjective* __weaker__ or __less__ __strong__. Here are some common mitigators:

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Review

There are some adverbs that are used to make a verb, an adverb, or an adjective weaker  that are called:

There are some other adverbs that are used to make adverbs, verbs, and adjectives stronger. These adverbs are called:

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Intensifiers and Mitigators For Intermediate learners