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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
behind
[Adverb]

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

Ex: She looked behind and saw her friends waving goodbye. 
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below
below
[Adverb]

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

Ex: The painting hung high, with the console table sitting quietly below. 
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under
under
[Adverb]

at or to a position directly beneath or lower than something

Ex: The ball rolled under and disappeared from sight. 
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underneath
underneath
[Adverb]

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

Ex: The puppy crawled underneath and refused to come out. 
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beneath
beneath
[Adverb]

in or to a lower position

Ex: A trapdoor opened, and he disappeared beneath. 
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above
above
[Adverb]

in, at, or to a higher position

Ex: The mud settled at the bottom, leaving clear water above. 
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beyond
beyond
[Adverb]

to or at the side that is further

Ex: We hiked past the cabin and beyond into the forest. 
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back
back
[Adverb]

in or to the direction behind us

Ex: He stepped back to give his friend more room to dance. 
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on
on
[Adverb]

in a position resting atop or supported by something

Ex: Make sure the painting is on before stepping back. 
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across
across
[Adverb]

from one side to the other side of something

Ex: She swam across easily despite the strong current. 
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past
past
[Adverb]

from one side of something to the other

Ex: The students walked past the library on their way to class. 
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in front
in front
[Adverb]

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

Ex: The bus in front slowed down at the intersection. 
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abroad
abroad
[Adverb]

in or traveling to a different country

Ex: They plan to travel abroad next summer to explore Europe. 
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overseas
overseas
[Adverb]

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

Ex: She accepted a job offer and relocated overseas. 
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downhill
downhill
[Adverb]

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

Ex: The cyclist sped downhill, enjoying the thrill of the descent. 
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overhead
overhead
[Adverb]

in the sky above

Ex: A plane flew overhead, leaving a trail in the sky. 
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clear
clear
[Adverb]

in a way that is easily understood or audible

Ex: The teacher explained the concept loud and clear to the students. 
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opposite
opposite
[Adverb]

in a direction that is across from or facing something else

Ex: They sat opposite during the meeting, each facing the other. 
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astray
astray
[Adverb]

away from the correct path, direction, or course

Ex: The hikers wandered astray when they took the wrong trail. 
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out front
out front
[Adverb]

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

Ex: The delivery truck was parked outfront, waiting to unload. 
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