Comment Adverbs

Comment Adverbs

Comment adverbs play a significant role in communication since they convey attitude, certainty, emphasis, and the speaker’s perspective. Being familiar with them allows you to add subtlety to your writing and speech, to make your opinion more precise, engaging, dynamic and natural.

In fact

Meaning: used to emphasize a truth or correct a false impression.

• He seems tired, but in fact, he slept for ten hours.
• He seemed not to be interested, but in fact, he was examining every detail closely.

Eventually

Meaning: shows something happening after a period of time or delay.

• After months of training, she eventually became the champion.
• Despite numerous setbacks, she eventually managed to start her own business. Comment adverbs

Ideally

Meaning: shows an ideal or perfect situation.

• Ideally, we should start early so as not to be caught up in traffic.
• Ideally, we would have more time to prepare, but we must work with what we have.

Basically

Meaning: used to simplify or summarize something.

• Basically, the new policy is shorter working hours. Comment adverbs
• Basically, the new system simplifies communication between departments.

Apparently

Meaning: indicates something that seems to be true based on evidence but isn’t confirmed.

• Apparently, the meeting has been delayed until next week.
• Apparently, the company will be making some major restructuring, though there has not been any official confirmation.

Certainly

Meaning: used to express strong agreement or confidence.

• I will certainly help you with your project. Comment adverbs
• If you need help, I will certainly be there for you.

Obviously

Meaning: used when something is clear or easy to understand.

• Obviously, he was upset after losing the game.
• Obviously, the project requires more funding if we are to meet the deadline.

Gradually

Meaning: describes something happening gradually over a span of time.

• The weather is gradually warming up.
• The team gradually got used to the new work process, and productivity improved week by week. Comment adverbs

Admittedly

Meaning: acknowledges something that might be unfavorable or unexpected.

• Admittedly, I ought to have studied harder for the exam.
• Admittedly, I underestimated the complexity of the task, but I’m catching up quickly.

Frankly

Meaning: expresses honesty, sometimes in a straightforward way.

• Frankly, I don’t think this plan will work.
• Frankly, I don’t care what others think- I’ll do what’s best for me. Comment adverbs

Surprisingly

Meaning: used to express something unexpected.

• Surprisingly, the little café had the best coffee in town.
• Surprisingly, the least experienced candidate performed the best at the interview.

Understandably

Meaning: used to show that something is reasonable or to be expected.

• Understandably, she was nervous before her speech. Comment adverbs
• Understandably, she was naturally hesitant to take on such a demanding role without experience.

Curiously

Meaning: used to express something surprising or interesting.

• Curiously, no one witnessed the stolen painting.
• Curiously, no one questioned the sudden change in leadership.

Undoubtedly

Meaning: used to show strong certainty.

• He is undoubtedly the best player on the team.
• He is undoubtedly among the most influential figures in modern literature.

Remarkably

Meaning: used to stress something impressive or unexpected.

• She recovered remarkably quickly after the surgery. Comment adverbs
• She recovered remarkably well after the surgery, surprising even the doctors.

Presumably

Meaning: suggests that something is probably true based on the available information.

• Presumably, he missed the train since he’s not here yet.
• The meeting has been postponed, presumably due to scheduling conflicts.

Comment adverbs

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