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An adverb would be more likely to end in ly because it often tells us the manner in which the verb action was performed, such as slowly, angrily, carefully, etc. An adjective could also end in ly when it modified another adjective, but I think it would be rare.
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Is enthusiastically an adjective?
No. It is an adverb. Enthusiastic would be the adjective.
What part of speech is obvious?
Obviously is an adverb. The suffix -ly defines an adjective as it applies to an action. In this case, it is claiming to do an action in an obvious manner. Keep in mind, the root word "obvious" is an adjective.
Is anxiously an adjective?
No it is not. It is an adverb, formed by adding -LY to the adjective anxious.
Is chilly an adjective or an adverb?
Despite ending in -LY, chilly is an adjective (somewhat cold). The adverb (chillily) is virtually never used.
Is laughingly an adverb?
Yes-- most verbs with the suffix -ly added to the end are known as adverbs. The reason why it is an adverb is because it modifies an adjective or verb.
How can you derive an adverb from security?
The best way to derive an adverb from a noun is to first change the noun to an adjective, and then convert that adjective to an adverb, usually by adding "ly" at the end. For example, in this case, we can derive the adjective "secure" from the noun "security," and then add "ly" at the end of this adjective to make it an adverb. So, you end up with the word "securely."
Is coldly an adjective?
No, it is not an adjective. It is an adverb. Note the -ly at the end.
Does the suffix -ful change an adjective into an adverb?
No, -ful can be added to a noun to form another noun or an adjective. Examples: spoon (noun) spoonful (noun) hope (noun) hopeful (adjective) Usually, the suffix -ly is added to an adjective to create an adverb. Examples: usual (adjective) usually (adverb) hopeful (adjective) hopefully (adverb)
Is tirelessly an adjective or adverb?
Tirelessly is an adverb. Many adverbs end with -ly.
Is gleamingly an adjective?
No, it is an adverb. Hint: many adverbs end with "ly".
Is necessarily a preposition?
No.'Necessarily' is an adverb. An adverb usually as '-ly' at the end.
Is enthusiastically an adjective?
No. It is an adverb. Enthusiastic would be the adjective.
What part of speech is obvious?
Obviously is an adverb. The suffix -ly defines an adjective as it applies to an action. In this case, it is claiming to do an action in an obvious manner. Keep in mind, the root word "obvious" is an adjective.
Is microscopic an adverb?
No usually adverbs end with ly .
Is fatefully an adjective?
Fatefully, like the majority of words that end in -ly, is an adverb.
Is accidently an adverb?
No, accident is a noun. The adjective is accidental, and the adverb form is "accidentally."
IS receivable an adverb of receive?
No, "receivable" is not an adverb. It is actually an adjective that describes something that is expected to be received, usually referring to money that is owed to a person or company. An adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb and usually ends in "-ly," whereas "receivable" does not.
