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It often defines a verb. e.g.
- "The pendulum swung (verb) back and forth."
In this example 'back and forth' is being used as an adverb, and this is a common usage of the phrase.
However, 'back and forth' can also be used as a noun or as an adjective.
e.g.
- "Come on now! I want to see all of you talking to each other. Let's have some more back-and-forth !" (noun)
- "I was fascinated by the back-and-forth (adjective) movement (noun) of the ants, harvesting supplies for the winter."
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Is here an adverb or adjective?
Adverb.Here is an adverb, not an adjective.
Is exciting an adverb or an adjective?
its an adverb an adjective is a descriptive word an adverb is a feeling
What form of speech is very?
Very can be an adjective, or an adverb.It is an adverb in "She did it very quickly" It is an adjective in "At the very back of the shop"
Is perfectly an adjective?
No, it is an adverb. It is the adverb form of the adjective perfect.
Is contentedly an adjective?
No, it is an adverb. It is the adverb form of the adjective contented.
Is back and forth a preposition?
No, it is not a preposition.Used for a verb, it is a compound adverb: going back, and forth.Used to describe a movement, it is a compound adjective: a back-and-forth motion
Is shaking either a verb adjective noun or adverb?
"Shaking" can function as a verb or a gerund (noun), indicating the action of moving quickly back and forth or trembling, as in "He is shaking with fear." It is not commonly used as an adjective or adverb.
Is back an adjective or adverb?
It can be either. It is an adjective when it precedes a noun (back fence) or when it follows a linking verb (he is back). It is an adverb when it answers the question "where" (reached back, jumped back). It can also be a noun (the back of something or someone).
Is dark an adverb or adjective?
Dark can be an adjective or a noun. Darkly is an adverb.
Night an adverb adjective noun adverb?
Night: noun an: adverb adjective: adjective noun: noun adverb: adverb
Is the word back a verb?
It depends on how you use it. For example in "I'm going to back the car up" it's a verb. In other uses it can be a noun, adjective or adverb.
Is here an adverb or adjective?
Adverb.Here is an adverb, not an adjective.
Does an adverb describe and adjective?
An adverb describes a verb, an adjective or another adverb.
Is exciting an adverb or an adjective?
its an adverb an adjective is a descriptive word an adverb is a feeling
What is the adjective and adverb of strength?
The adjective of strength is strong.The adverb of strength is strongly.
Is friendly an adjective or an adverb?
It can be an adjective OR an adverb. adjective -- You dog is a friendly dog adverb -- She always talks friendly to me
Is especially an adverb and adjective?
adverb. it doesn't modify a noun or a pronoun
