aback | (adverb) by surprise | - |
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(adverb) having the wind against the forward side of the sails | - |
abjectly | (adverb) in a hopeless resigned manner | Synonyms: resignedly |
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abstractedly | (adverb) in an absentminded or preoccupied manner | Synonyms: absently, absentmindedly, inattentively |
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abstractly | (adverb) in abstract terms | - |
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academically | (adverb) in regard to academic matters | - |
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accelerando | (adverb) with increasing speed | - |
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acceptably | (adverb) in an acceptable (but not outstanding) manner | Synonyms: so-so, tolerably |
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accidentally | (adverb) without advance planning | Synonyms: by chance, circumstantially, unexpectedly |
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(adverb) without intention; in an unintentional manner | Synonyms: unintentionally |
(adverb) of a minor or subordinate nature | Synonyms: incidentally |
accommodatingly | (adverb) in accommodation | Synonyms: obligingly |
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accordingly | (adverb) (sentence connectors) because of the reason given | Synonyms: consequently |
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(adverb) in accordance with | - |
accurately | (adverb) with few mistakes | - |
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(adverb) strictly correctly | - |
accusingly | (adverb) in an accusing manner | - |
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acoustically | (adverb) with respect to acoustics | - |
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across | (adverb) transversely | Synonyms: crossways, crosswise |
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(adverb) to the opposite side | - |
actively | (adverb) in an active manner | - |
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actually | (adverb) used to imply that one would expect the fact to be the opposite of that stated; surprisingly | Synonyms: in reality |
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(adverb) in actual fact | Synonyms: really |
(adverb) as a sentence modifier to add slight emphasis; as a modifier to add slight emphasis | - |
(adverb) at present | - |
acutely | (adverb) having a rapid onset | - |
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(adverb) in a keen or penetrating way | Synonyms: keenly |
(adverb) changing suddenly in direction and degree | Synonyms: sharp, sharply |
(adverb) in a shrewd manner | Synonyms: astutely, sagaciously, sapiently, shrewdly |
adjectivally | (adverb) as an adjective; in an adjectival manner | - |
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adjectively | (adverb) as an adjective | - |
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aesthetically | (adverb) in a tasteful way | Synonyms: esthetically |
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affectedly | (adverb) in an affected manner | - |
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affectingly | (adverb) in a poignant or touching manner | Synonyms: poignantly, touchingly |
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affectionately | (adverb) with affection | Synonyms: dear, dearly |
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ahorseback | (adverb) on the back of a horse | Synonyms: ahorse, horseback |
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alfresco | (adverb) outside a building | Synonyms: out of doors, outdoors, outside |
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algebraically | (adverb) in an algebraic manner | - |
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allegorically | (adverb) in an allegorical manner | - |
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alphabetically | (adverb) in alphabetical order | - |
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altruistically | (adverb) in an altruistic manner | Synonyms: selflessly |
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amicably | (adverb) in an amicable manner | - |
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amuck | (adverb) in a murderous frenzy | Synonyms: amok, murderously |
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(adverb) wildly; without self-control | Synonyms: amok |
anachronistically | (adverb) in an anachronistic manner | - |
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analytically | (adverb) by virtue of analysis | - |
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anarchically | (adverb) in a lawless rebellious manner | - |
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anatomically | (adverb) with respect to anatomy | - |
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anciently | (adverb) in ancient times; long ago | - |
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angelically | (adverb) like an angel | - |
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anisotropically | (adverb) in an anisotropic manner | - |
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antagonistically | (adverb) in an antagonistic manner | - |
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antecedently | (adverb) at an earlier time or formerly | Synonyms: previously |
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anticlockwise | (adverb) in a direction opposite to the direction in which the hands of a clock move | Synonyms: counterclockwise |
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antithetically | (adverb) with antithesis; in an antithetical manner | - |
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anyplace | (adverb) at or in or to any place | Synonyms: anywhere |
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apace | (adverb) with speed | Synonyms: chop-chop, in short order, quickly, rapidly, speedily |
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(adverb) (poetic, literary) quickly | - |
apathetically | (adverb) in an apathetic manner | - |
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apiece | (adverb) to or from every one of two or more (considered individually) | Synonyms: each, for each one, from each one, to each one |
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apologetically | (adverb) in an apologetic manner | - |
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appreciably | (adverb) to a noticeable degree | - |
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appreciatively | (adverb) with appreciation; in a grateful manner | Synonyms: gratefully |
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architecturally | (adverb) with regard to architecture | - |
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archly | (adverb) in an arch manner; with playful slyness or roguishness | - |
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aristocratically | (adverb) in an aristocratic manner | - |
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arithmetically | (adverb) with respect to arithmetic | - |
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articulately | (adverb) in an articulate manner | Synonyms: eloquently |
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(adverb) with eloquence | Synonyms: eloquently |
artificially | (adverb) not according to nature; not by natural means | Synonyms: by artificial means, unnaturally |
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artistically | (adverb) in an artistic manner | - |
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ascetically | (adverb) in an ascetic manner | - |
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askance | (adverb) with a side or oblique glance | - |
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(adverb) with suspicion or disapproval | - |
astronomically | (adverb) enormously | - |
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asymmetrically | (adverb) in an asymmetrical manner | Synonyms: unsymmetrically |
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asymptotically | (adverb) toward an asymptote | - |
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atrociously | (adverb) in a terrible manner | Synonyms: abominably, abysmally, awfully, rottenly, terribly |
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(adverb) to an extravagant or immoderate degree | Synonyms: outrageously |
attractively | (adverb) in a beautiful manner | Synonyms: beautifully |
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atypically | (adverb) in a manner that is not typical | Synonyms: untypically |
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audaciously | (adverb) in an audacious manner | - |
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auspiciously | (adverb) in an auspicious manner | Synonyms: propitiously |
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authentically | (adverb) genuinely; with authority | Synonyms: genuinely |
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autocratically | (adverb) in an autocratic manner | - |
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(adverb) in an overbearingly domineering manner; as a dictator | Synonyms: dictatorially, magisterially |
automatically | (adverb) in a reflex manner | - |
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(adverb) in a mechanical manner; by a mechanism | Synonyms: mechanically |
avariciously | (adverb) in a greedy manner | Synonyms: covetously, greedily |
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axiomatically | (adverb) on the basis of axioms | - |
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back | (adverb) at or to or toward the back or rear | Synonyms: backward, backwards, rearward, rearwards |
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(adverb) in or to or toward a past time | Synonyms: backward |
(adverb) in repayment or retaliation | - |
(adverb) in or to or toward a former location | - |
(adverb) in or to or toward an original condition | - |
(adverb) in reply | - |
backstage | (adverb) in or to a backstage area of a theater | - |
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(adverb) out of view of the public; behind the scenes | - |
backward | (adverb) in a manner or order or direction the reverse of normal | Synonyms: backwards |
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(adverb) in or to or toward a past time | Synonyms: back |
(adverb) at or to or toward the back or rear | Synonyms: back, backwards, rearward, rearwards |
backwards | (adverb) in a manner or order or direction the reverse of normal | Synonyms: backward |
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(adverb) at or to or toward the back or rear | Synonyms: back, backward, rearward, rearwards |
bacterially | (adverb) by bacteria | - |
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bareback | (adverb) without a saddle | Synonyms: barebacked |
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barebacked | (adverb) without a saddle | Synonyms: bareback |
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barefacedly | (adverb) without shame | Synonyms: shamelessly, unashamedly |
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basically | (adverb) in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature | Synonyms: essentially, fundamentally |
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becomingly | (adverb) in a becoming manner | - |
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beneficially | (adverb) in a beneficial manner | - |
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beseechingly | (adverb) in a beseeching manner | Synonyms: entreatingly, imploringly, importunately, pleadingly |
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bewitchingly | (adverb) in a bewitching manner | Synonyms: captivatingly, enchantingly, enthrallingly |
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biochemically | (adverb) with respect to biochemistry | - |
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biologically | (adverb) with respect to biology | - |
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bombastically | (adverb) in a grandiose manner | Synonyms: grandiosely |
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(adverb) in a turgid manner | Synonyms: turgidly |
bureaucratically | (adverb) with respect to bureaucracy | - |
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(adverb) in a bureaucratic manner | - |
cagily | (adverb) in a cagey manner | Synonyms: circumspectly |
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cajolingly | (adverb) in a cajoling manner | Synonyms: coaxingly |
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calculatingly | (adverb) in a calculating manner | - |
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callously | (adverb) in a callous way | Synonyms: unfeelingly |
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calmly | (adverb) with self-possession (especially in times of stress) | - |
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(adverb) in a sedate manner | Synonyms: sedately |
calumniously | (adverb) in a false and slanderous and defamatory manner; with slander or calumny | Synonyms: slanderously |
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candidly | (adverb) (used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that | Synonyms: frankly, honestly |
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cannily | (adverb) with foresight | Synonyms: presciently |
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canonically | (adverb) in a canonical manner | - |
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cantankerously | (adverb) in a bad mood | - |
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capably | (adverb) with competence; in a competent capable manner | Synonyms: ably, aptly, competently |
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capriciously | (adverb) in a capricious manner | - |
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(adverb) unpredictably | Synonyms: freakishly |