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How, when, where 1

39 English words (level B2) with a simple English definition and an example sentence. In the app you can hear every word and practise with flashcards, a quiz, spelling and listening.

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EnglishMeaningExample
abnormallyin a way that is not normalIt was abnormally hot for April.
abruptlysuddenly and unexpectedly; also in a rude, short wayThe meeting ended abruptly.
accordinglyin a suitable way; also for that reasonIt's formal, so dress accordingly.
activelyin an active wayShe is actively looking for a job.
additionallyalso; in additionAdditionally, you will need a passport.
adequatelywell enoughAre you adequately prepared?
admiringlyin a way that shows admirationShe looked at the painting admiringly.
admittedlyused to accept that something is trueAdmittedly, I was wrong.
adverselyin a harmful wayThe weather adversely affected the harvest.
affectionatelyin a loving wayShe smiled affectionately.
aggressivelyin an aggressive wayHe drove aggressively.
alternativelyas another choiceWe can take the bus. Alternatively, we can walk.
amazinglyin a very surprising wayAmazingly, nobody was hurt.
appropriatelyin a suitable wayPlease dress appropriately.
artificiallyin a way that is not naturalThe fruit was artificially coloured.
attentivelywith careful attentionThe students listened attentively.
backwardtowards the backHe took a step backward.
bitterlyin an angry and sad way; also very (cold)It was bitterly cold.
blindlywithout seeing; also without thinkingDon't blindly follow others.
bloodyvery (British informal, rude)It's bloody cold today.
brilliantlyextremely well; also very brightlyShe played brilliantly.
broadlygenerally; also widelyBroadly speaking, I agree.
calmlyin a calm wayShe spoke calmly.
casuallyin a relaxed way; also not formallyHe was dressed casually.
cheerfullyin a happy wayShe cheerfully said hello.
comfortablyin a comfortable way; also easilyAre you sitting comfortably?
confidentlywith confidenceShe spoke confidently.
considerablya lotPrices have risen considerably.
convenientlyin a convenient wayThe hotel is conveniently located.
converselyin the opposite waySome like it hot; conversely, others prefer it cold.
creativelyin a creative wayThink creatively.
criticallyvery seriously; also in a way that judgesHe is critically ill.
crosslyin an annoyed wayShe spoke crossly.
cruellyin a cruel wayThe animals were cruelly treated.
culturallyin a way that is about cultureThe city is culturally rich.
damnvery (rude, informal)It's damn cold.
dearlyvery muchI love you dearly.
deliberatelyon purposeHe deliberately broke the glass.
delicatelygently and carefullyShe delicately touched the flower.

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