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Cambridge English: FCE (B2 First) - Adverbs & Adverbial Phrases

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Cambridge English: FCE (B2 First)
above all
[Adverb]

of highest priority or most critical point in a discussion

Ex: In a crisis , stay calm , think clearly , and above all, do n't panic .
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all in all
[Adverb]

used to provide a general summary of a situation

Ex: All in all, it was a productive meeting , and we made significant progress on the agenda items .
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at all
[Adverb]

to the smallest amount or degree

Ex: I do n't like him at all.
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on average
[Adverb]

used to describe the typical or average value or amount based on a set of data or observations

Ex: The restaurant serves on average 200 customers daily .
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on balance
[phrase]

after considering all relevant facts and taking every factor into account

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slightly
[Adverb]

in a small amount, extent, or level

Ex: His tone became slightly more serious during the conversation .
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absolutely
[Adverb]

in a total or complete way

Ex: She absolutely depends on her medication to function daily .
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totally
[Adverb]

in a complete and absolute way

Ex: The project was totally funded by the government .
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apparently
[Adverb]

used to convey that something seems to be true based on the available evidence or information

Ex: The restaurant is apparently famous for its seafood dishes .
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utterly
[Adverb]

to the fullest degree or extent, used for emphasis

Ex: The new policy was implemented to utterly eliminate inefficiencies in the process .
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consistently
[Adverb]

in a way that is always the same

Ex: The weather in this region is consistently sunny during the summer .
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throughout the entire year, without any interruption

Ex: You can enjoy the indoor pool all year round, regardless of the weather.
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vice versa
[Adverb]

with the order or relations reversed

Ex: He prefers to run in the morning and relax in the evening , but vice versa works just as well for her .
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without any delay

Ex: She called me straight away when she got the news .
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inevitably
[Adverb]

in a way that cannot be stopped or avoided, and certainly happens

Ex: As the population grows , urban areas inevitably expand to accommodate the increasing demand for housing .
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conversely
[Adverb]

in a way that is different from what has been mentioned

Ex: The new policy benefits larger companies ; conversely, smaller firms may struggle .
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seamlessly
[Adverb]

in a smooth, effortless, and uninterrupted manner; without visible transitions or disruptions

Ex: The smart home devices sync seamlessly, allowing lights, locks, and thermostats to work in perfect harmony.
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undeniably
[Adverb]

in a way that is definite and cannot be rejected or questioned

Ex: The support from the community was undeniably overwhelming .
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roughly
[Adverb]

without being exact

Ex: The distance between the two cities is roughly 100 kilometers .
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densely
[Adverb]

in a manner that is closely compacted or crowded, with a high concentration of something in a given area

Ex: The text was written densely, without much space between paragraphs .
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