Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 5) - Adverbs of Time
Here, you will learn some Adverbs of Time that are necessary for the Basic Academic IELTS exam.
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today
[Adverb]
at the present time
Ex: Numerous children in underprivileged communities today do not have access to quality education.
yesterday
[Adverb]
at a time within the 24-hour period immediately preceding the current day
Ex: The store closed early yesterday.
shortly
[Adverb]
in a very short time
Ex: The decision on the matter will be shortly after thorough consideration .
forever
[Adverb]
used to describe a period of time that has no end
Ex: Their bond forever, beyond the passage of time .
immediately
[Adverb]
in a way that is instant and involves no delay
Ex: The film was so good that immediately wanted to watch it again .
eventually
[Adverb]
after or at the end of a series of events or an extended period
Ex: After years of hard work , eventually achieved his dream of starting his own business .
later
[Adverb]
at a time following the current or mentioned moment, without specifying exactly when
Ex: She plans to travel to later, once her schedule clears up .
finally
[Adverb]
after a long time, usually when there has been some difficulty
Ex: They waited anxiously for their turn , finally, their names were called .
recently
[Adverb]
at or during a time that is not long ago
Ex: Recently, she adopted a healthier lifestyle to improve her well-being .
again
[Adverb]
for one more instance
Ex: He apologized for the mistake and promised it would n't again.
yet
[Adverb]
up until the current or given time
Ex: We launched the campaign a week ago , and we have n't seen yet.

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