Adverbs of Time and Place - Adverbs of Time

Adverbs of time are a class of adverbs that provide information about when an action or event occurs such as "now", "at once", "currently", etc.

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Adverbs of Time and Place
now [adverb]

at this moment or time

Ex: My mom is shopping at the grocery store now .
immediately [adverb]

in a way that is instant and involves no delay

Ex: I immediately understood the problem when I saw the equation .
promptly [adverb]

in a manner that has little to no delay

Ex: Please submit your assignment promptly to avoid any late penalties .
instantly [adverb]

with no delay and at once

Ex: Upon hearing the news , she reacted instantly .
at once [adverb]

immediately or without delay

Ex: The emergency team was dispatched at once to the accident site .
summarily [adverb]

without unnecessary delay or detailed consideration

Ex: Recognizing the error , they rectified it summarily .
right away [adverb]

quickly and without hesitation

Ex: The customer 's concern was addressed right away for immediate resolution .
shortly [adverb]

in a very short time

Ex: The repairman will be here shortly to fix the issue .
briefly [adverb]

for a short duration

Ex: He was briefly in town for a business meeting .

in an immediate manner with no delay

Ex: The software provided results instantaneously after the analysis .
momentarily [adverb]

very soon

Ex: The power will be restored momentarily after a brief outage in the area .
imminently [adverb]

about to happen or occur very soon

Ex: The wildlife sanctuary is imminently at risk of being affected by deforestation in the area .
currently [adverb]

at the present time

Ex: She is currently studying for her upcoming exams .
presently [adverb]

at the moment or present time

Ex: I am presently reviewing the latest updates to provide accurate information .
at present [adverb]

at the current moment or during the existing time

Ex: The website is experiencing technical issues at present ; please try again later .

at the present time, with the understanding that the current situation or decision may be changed in the near future

Ex: For the moment , the issue seems to be resolved , but we 'll keep monitoring it .

for a limited period, usually until a certain condition changes

Ex: We 'll use this office for the time being until our new space is ready .
meantime [adverb]

during the period between two events

Ex:

in a manner that is temporary or conditional, with the possibility of change or further confirmation

Ex: She accepted the job offer provisionally , awaiting the details of the benefits package .
forever [adverb]

used to exaggerate the length of time, implying a long wait or duration

Ex: I ’ve been working on this project forever , and I ’m still not done .
heretofore [adverb]

up until the present time

Ex: The plaintiff has heretofore provided insufficient evidence to support their allegations .
perpetually [adverb]

for an indefinite period of time

Ex: The river flows perpetually , never ceasing in its path .

for an unspecified period of time

Ex: The construction project is on hold indefinitely until funding is secured .
eternally [adverb]

without end or interruption, existing for all time

Ex: The ancient monument stood tall , seemingly eternally resilient to the passage of time .
evermore [adverb]

continuously and without interruption, often used in religious, poetic, or formal contexts

Ex: We give thanks for the blessings we receive , now and evermore .
just as [adverb]

at the exact time another event or action happens

Ex: He spoke up just as I was about to mention the same idea .
overnight [adverb]

during a single night

Ex: The decision was made overnight , surprising everyone in the morning .
nowadays [adverb]

at the present era, as opposed to the past

Ex: Nowadays , many companies prioritize sustainability in their business practices .
awhile [adverb]

for a short period of time

Ex: Can you wait here awhile ?
before long [adverb]

in a short amount of time

Ex: The repairs to the car should be done before long , so please be patient .
tomorrow [adverb]

on the day after the present day

Ex:
long [adverb]

for a great amount of time

Ex: The journey took long , but they finally reached their destination .

in the order in which events, actions, or items occurred, following a timeline or sequence

Ex: The timeline illustrates the development of technology chronologically .
anymore [adverb]

used to indicate that something that was once true or done is no longer the case

Ex: He does n't eat meat anymore ; he switched to a vegetarian diet .
no more [adverb]

not for any further instances

Ex:
any longer [adverb]

for more time after the current point

Ex: They do n't live in this city any longer .
no longer [adverb]

up to a certain point but not beyond it

Ex: He is no longer available for appointments this evening .
anytime [adverb]

without restriction to a specific time

Ex: This café is open 24/7 , so we can grab a coffee anytime .
sometime [adverb]

at an undetermined point in the future

Ex: I ’ll visit you sometime in the summer .
someday [adverb]

at an unspecified time in the future

Ex: She dreams of traveling the world someday .