adverb in All languages combined

IPA: /ˈæd.vɜːb/ [UK], /ˈæd.vɝb/ [US] Audio: en-us-adverb.ogg [US] Forms: adverb [singular], adverbs [plural] [Show additional information ▼] [Hide additional information ▲]

Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]

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"adverb" meaning in All languages combined

Noun [English]