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Adverbs of Time and Place - Adverbs of Relative Place

These adverbs indicate the location or position of something in relation to something else, such as "behind", "under", "opposite", etc.

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Categorized Adverbs of Time and Place
behind
[Adverb]

at the rear, far side, or back side of something

Ex: She walked behind, and looked at the scenery .
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below
[Adverb]

in a position or location situated beneath or lower than something else

Ex: A sound echoed from below the floorboards.
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under
[Adverb]

at or to a position directly beneath or lower than something

Ex: She dropped the ring, and it slid under unnoticed.
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underneath
[Adverb]

directly below something, particularly when concealed by the thing on top

Ex: They hid quietly underneath, waiting for the danger to pass .
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beneath
[Adverb]

in or to a lower position

Ex: Roots twisted through the soil beneath.
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above
[Adverb]

in, at, or to a higher position

Ex: The dust floated above before finally settling .
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beyond
[Adverb]

to or at the side that is further

Ex: He disappeared beyond into the dense fog.
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back
[Adverb]

in or to the direction behind us

Ex: She glanced back to see who was following her .
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on
[Adverb]

in a position resting atop or supported by something

Ex: Check if the plate is still on after moving the table .
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across
[Adverb]

from one side to the other side of something

Ex: The river was too wide to paddle across.
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past
[Adverb]

from one side of something to the other

Ex: The river flows past the meadow, creating a peaceful landscape.
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in front
[Adverb]

in a position just ahead of or further forward than someone or something

Ex: I tripped over the person standing in front when the line moved suddenly .
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abroad
[Adverb]

in or traveling to a different country

Ex: The company sent several employees abroad for the conference .
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overseas
[Adverb]

‌to or in a foreign country, particularly one that is across the sea

Ex: The couple decided to celebrate their anniversary by vacationing overseas.
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downhill
[Adverb]

in a downward direction, typically toward the lower point of a hill

Ex: The road winds downhill, offering breathtaking views of the valley below .
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overhead
[Adverb]

in the sky above

Ex: The stars twinkled brightly overhead on the clear summer night .
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clear
[Adverb]

in a way that is easily understood or audible

Ex: The instructions were delivered clear, without any ambiguity.
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opposite
[Adverb]

in a direction that is across from or facing something else

Ex: The two restaurants faced opposite, each vying for customers.
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astray
[Adverb]

away from the correct path, direction, or course

Ex: Without a clear plan , the project went astray and failed to meet its goals .
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out front
[Adverb]

at a place right outside the main door or entrance of a building

Ex: There's a car parked outfront, waiting to take us to the airport.
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Adverbs of Time and Place
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