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: When traveling , pack light , stay alert , and above all , keep your passport safe .
all in all [adverb]

used to provide a general summary of a situation

Ex: All in all , it 's been a challenging year , but we 've managed to overcome many obstacles .
at all [adverb]

to the smallest amount or degree

Ex: Call me if you 're at all worried .
on average [adverb]

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

Ex: Students scored higher on average in this year ’s exam compared to last year .
on balance [phrase]

after considering all relevant facts and taking every factor into account

slightly [adverb]

in a small amount, extent, or level

Ex: She smiled slightly at the compliment .
absolutely [adverb]

in a total or complete way

Ex: They absolutely believed in the cause .
totally [adverb]

in a complete and absolute way

Ex: The city was totally different from what I remembered .
apparently [adverb]

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

Ex: Apparently , the train is delayed due to technical issues .
utterly [adverb]

to the fullest degree or extent, used for emphasis

Ex: The landscape was utterly transformed after the heavy snowfall .

in a way that is always the same

Ex: The company has consistently met its quarterly targets .
vice versa [adverb]

with the order or relations reversed

Ex: You can choose to visit either the museum first and then the park , or vice versa .

without any delay

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

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

Ex: If you neglect regular maintenance , the car will inevitably experience mechanical issues .
conversely [adverb]

in a way that is different from what has been mentioned

Ex: Although she expected increased vitality through exercise , conversely , she felt more fatigued after each workout .
seamlessly [adverb]

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

Ex:
undeniably [adverb]

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

Ex: The impact of climate change is undeniably visible .
roughly [adverb]

without being exact

Ex: The cake should be baked at roughly 180 degrees Celsius .
densely [adverb]

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

Ex: The bookshelf was densely packed with books , leaving little empty space .