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Adverbial phrase


 

An adverbial phrase is a linguistic term for a phrase with an adverb as head. The term is used in syntax.

Related Topics:
Linguistic - Phrase - Adverb - Head - Syntax

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Adverbial phrases can consist of a single adverb or more than one. Extra adverbs are called intensifiers. An adverbial phrase can modify a verb phrase, an adjectival phrase or an entire clause.

Related Topics:
Verb phrase - Adjectival phrase - Clause

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Examples of adverbial phrases in English:

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