English Adverbs Referring to "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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behind [adverb]

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

Ex: The car slowly moved behind as the truck entered the highway .

below [adverb]

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

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under [adverb]

at or to a position directly beneath or lower than something

Ex: The cat crept under and stayed hidden .

underneath [adverb]

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

Ex: She slipped the letter underneath without anyone noticing .

beneath [adverb]

in or to a lower position

Ex: Water dripped steadily from the ceiling to the floor beneath .

above [adverb]

in, at, or to a higher position

Ex: The bird hovered silently above .

beyond [adverb]

to or at the side that is further

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back [adverb]

in or to the direction behind us

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on [adverb]

in a position resting atop or supported by something

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across [adverb]

from one side to the other side of something

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past [adverb]

from one side of something to the other

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in front [adverb]

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

Ex: She followed the cyclist riding just in front .

abroad [adverb]

in or traveling to a different country

Ex: Many students study abroad to experience different cultures .

overseas [adverb]

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

Ex: The military deployed troops overseas for peacekeeping missions .

downhill [adverb]

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

Ex: The sled glided downhill , propelled by the force of gravity .

overhead [adverb]

in the sky above

Ex: The sun hung directly overhead , casting minimal shadows .

clear [adverb]

in a way that is easily understood or audible

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opposite [adverb]

in a direction that is across from or facing something else

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astray [adverb]

away from the correct path, direction, or course

Ex: The GPS led us astray , causing us to miss the exit .

out front [adverb]

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

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Adverbs of Time and Place
Adverbs of Time	Adverbs of Relative Time	Adverbs of Past	Adverbs of Frequency
Adverbs of Low Frequency	Adverbs of Repetition	Adverbs of Sequence	Adverbs of Place
Adverbs of Relative Place	Adverbs of Enclosed Areas	Adverbs of Movement	Adverbs of Cardinal Directions
Adverbs of Distance