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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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Categorized Adverbs of Time and Place
now
now
[Adverb]

at this moment or time

Ex: We are cleaning the house now, we have a party tonight .
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immediately
immediately
[Adverb]

in a way that is instant and involves no delay

Ex: The film was so good that I immediately wanted to watch it again .
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promptly
promptly
[Adverb]

in a manner that has little to no delay

Ex: He promptly apologized for his mistake as soon as he realized it .
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instantly
instantly
[Adverb]

with no delay and at once

Ex: The online message was delivered instantly to the recipient .
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at once
at once
[Adverb]

immediately or without delay

Ex: The system detected the error and corrected it at once.
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summarily
summarily
[Adverb]

without unnecessary delay or detailed consideration

Ex: The urgent task was completed summarily to meet the deadline .
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right away
right away
[Adverb]

quickly and without hesitation

Ex: The repairman arrived right away to fix the malfunctioning equipment .
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shortly
shortly
[Adverb]

in a very short time

Ex: The decision on the matter will be made shortly after thorough consideration .
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briefly
briefly
[Adverb]

for a short duration

Ex: The pain briefly subsided before returning even stronger .
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instantaneously

in an immediate manner with no delay

Ex: When the alarm sounded , the security team responded instantaneously.
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momentarily
momentarily
[Adverb]

very soon

Ex: The doctor will come in momentarily to discuss the test results .
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imminently
imminently
[Adverb]

about to happen or occur very soon

Ex: The fragile sandcastle was imminently threatened with destruction by the incoming tide .
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currently
currently
[Adverb]

at the present time

Ex: The restaurant is currently closed for renovations .
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presently
presently
[Adverb]

at the moment or present time

Ex: The project is presently ahead of schedule , thanks to the efficient team .
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at present
at present
[Adverb]

at the current moment or during the existing time

Ex: The product is not available at present, but it will be restocked next week .
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for the moment

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

Ex: I 'll hold off on making a decision for the moment until I gather more information .
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for the time being

for a limited period, usually until a certain condition changes

Ex: The current arrangement is acceptable for the time being, but we 'll need a long-term plan .
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meantime
meantime
[Adverb]

during the period between two events

Ex: The team will meet at 10 a.m.Meantime, we can catch up on emails .
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provisionally

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

Ex: The room is provisionally booked for the conference .
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forever
forever
[Adverb]

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

Ex: We ’ve been driving forever and still have n’t reached our destination .
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heretofore
heretofore
[Adverb]

up until the present time

Ex: The parties involved in the dispute have heretofore failed to reach an agreement .
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perpetually
perpetually
[Adverb]

for an indefinite period of time

Ex: The stars have burned perpetually in the night sky for millennia .
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indefinitely
indefinitely
[Adverb]

for an unspecified period of time

Ex: The road closure will last indefinitely as repairs are more extensive than anticipated .
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eternally
eternally
[Adverb]

without end or interruption, existing for all time

Ex: The belief in certain values can endure eternally, transcending generations .
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evermore
evermore
[Adverb]

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

Ex: The ancient hymns proclaim the glory of the heavens evermore.
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just as
just as
[Adverb]

at the exact time another event or action happens

Ex: They finished their work just as the sun began to set .
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overnight
overnight
[Adverb]

during a single night

Ex: The town experienced a significant snowfall overnight.
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nowadays
nowadays
[Adverb]

at the present era, as opposed to the past

Ex: It 's common for teenagers nowadays to have smartphones .
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awhile
awhile
[Adverb]

for a short period of time

Ex: He sat back and reflected on the day 's events awhile.
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before long
before long
[Adverb]

in a short amount of time

Ex: Keep working hard , and success will come before long.
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tomorrow
tomorrow
[Adverb]

on the day after the present day

Ex: Tomorrow, I will spend the day organizing my room.
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long
long
[Adverb]

for a great amount of time

Ex: She has long admired his work , ever since she first saw it years ago .
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chronologically

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

Ex: The documents are organized chronologically for easy reference .
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anymore
anymore
[Adverb]

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

Ex: We do n't use that old computer anymore; it 's outdated .
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no more
no more
[Adverb]

not for any further instances

Ex: He promised to gossip no more and focused on his work instead.
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any longer
any longer
[Adverb]

for more time after the current point

Ex: They could n't delay the decision any longer; it had to be made .
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no longer
no longer
[Adverb]

up to a certain point but not beyond it

Ex: I can no longer delay the decision ; it must be made now .
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anytime
anytime
[Adverb]

without restriction to a specific time

Ex: My flight got delayed , so I might arrive anytime this evening .
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sometime
sometime
[Adverb]

at an undetermined point in the future

Ex: You should come over sometime and see my new apartment .
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someday
someday
[Adverb]

at an unspecified time in the future

Ex: Someday, I 'll have the courage to pursue my passion .
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