Confusing Adverbs
Confusing Adverbs
I hate it when people arrive late for meetings.
I haven't heard from Mike lately. He must be very busy.
At the end of a film, I always stay and watch the credits roll.
I didn't want to go, but in the end they persuaded me.
I love most kinds of music, but especially jazz.
My wedding dress was specially made for me by a dressmaker.
She looks younger than me, but actually she's two years older.
At the moment they're renting a flat, but they're hoping to buy one soon.
I've nearly finished my book. I'm on the last chapter.
Excuse me, is there a bank near here?
Have you found a job yet?
He's 35, but he still lives with his parents.
Have you ever been to the USA?
I've been all over the USA - I've even been to Alaska!
I thought the job was going to be difficult, but in fact it's quite easy.
in fact
the truth is; actually (used to emphasize something, especially the opposite of what was previously said)
It took us over five hours to get there, but eventually we were able to relax.
in the end; after a series of events or difficulties.
Ideally, we'd go to Australia if we could afford it.
ideally
in a perfect world
Basically, it's quite a simple idea.
basically
in the main and important way
I thought they'd broken up, but apparently, they're back together again.
apparently
according to what you have heard or read
I'm certainly never going back to that restaurant. It was awful.
certainly
without doubt
She's only 14, so obviously she can't stay at home on her own.
obviously
clearly (used to give information you expect other people to knowor agree with)
She's been ill for weeks, but gradually she's beginning to feel better.
gradually
little by little