Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced) - Adverbs & Adverbial Phrases

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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)

used to indicate that something is mostly the case or generally true

Ex: By and large , the company 's policies are fair and equitable for all employees .

used to emphasize the most important thing or point before anything else

Ex: The company 's priority is , first and foremost , customer satisfaction .
for good [phrase]

in a way that lasts forever or never changes

Ex: He vowed to quit smoking for good after his health scare .
with a view to [preposition]

with the intention of achieving or considering something

Ex: They drafted the proposal with a view to securing funding for the project .

used to indicate that what is about to be mentioned is so obvious that it does not require further explanation

Ex: She 's been working here for over 10 years , so needless to say , she 's very experienced .
on the grounds that [conjunction]

used to give the reason for something

Ex: She quit her job on the grounds that the working conditions were unsafe .

from a certain perspective or interpretation, though not in every way

Ex: In a sense , the book is more about friendship than adventure .
on the spot [phrase]

in the same place where an event is taking place

Ex:
regarding [preposition]

in relation to or concerning someone or something

Ex:

used to show that separate items correspond to separate others in the order listed

Ex: The dog and cat weigh 20 lbs and 10 lbs , respectively .

in someone's personal opinion

Ex: The solution , to my mind , is too simplistic

used to say that something should have already happened and must happen now

Ex:

used to indicate that something is so obvious that it does not need to be explicitly mentioned

Ex: It goes without saying that honesty is crucial in any meaningful relationship .
to and fro [adverb]

with a repeated backward and forward movement

Ex: The boat rocked to and fro on the waves .
prior to [preposition]

used to indicate that something happens or is done before a particular event or point in time

Ex: The guests arrived early to enjoy the cocktail hour prior to the wedding ceremony .

in a way that shows no pause, doubt, or reluctance before acting or speaking

Ex: The judge unhesitatingly dismissed the false claims .

without any preparations or prior plans

Ex: Mr Baker was speaking off the cuff when he made those suggestions .

used to emphasize that something must not happen under any circumstances

Ex:

used to provide a general assessment of a situation

Ex: On the whole , the company 's performance has improved significantly over the past year .
quasi [adjective]

resembling or seeming to be something, but not fully or completely

Ex: The experiment resulted in a quasi outcome , with inconclusive data and uncertain conclusions .

because of caring about someone or something and wanting to make a situation better for them

Ex: They stayed together for the sake of the children .
inquiringly [adverb]

in a way that shows curiosity or a desire to know or learn something

Ex: The child peered inquiringly at the strange object .
wearily [adverb]

with a sense of physical or mental tiredness

Ex: The hikers trudged wearily through the rain , eager for rest .

by the route that is shortest and most direct

Ex: It was 150 miles inland from Boston as the crow flies .
lavishly [adverb]

in a way that provides something in large, generous, or abundant amounts

Ex: The cake was lavishly topped with layers of cream and fruit .
to the full [adverb]

as much as possible

Ex: The team used their training to the full during the match .
afresh [adverb]

once again, but in a new or different manner

Ex:
ethically [adverb]

in a manner that is morally right or good

Ex: She raised her concerns ethically to avoid damaging reputations unfairly .
hence [adverb]

used to say that one thing is a result of another

Ex: The store was closed , hence they had to find another place to shop .
whilst [conjunction]

during the time that something else is happening

Ex: The children played outside whilst their parents talked inside .
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