Form
Answers the question “How?”
(Usually formed with Adjective + -ly)
He drives carefully.
She sings beautifully.
Meanings
Most adverbs are formed from adjectives.
The most common rule is to add -ly.
| Rule | Adjective | Adverb |
|---|---|---|
| Add -ly | slow | slowly |
| -y → -ily | happy | happily |
| -le → -ly | gentle | gently |
| Irregular | good | well |