| abreast | (adverb) alongside each other, facing in the same direction | - |
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| almost | (adverb) (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but | Synonyms: about, most, near, nearly, nigh, virtually, well-nigh |
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| best | (adverb) it would be sensible | - |
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| (adverb) in a most excellent way or manner | - |
| (adverb) from a position of superiority or authority | Synonyms: better |
| closest | (adverb) (superlative of `near' or `close') within the shortest distance | Synonyms: nearest, nighest |
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| earliest | (adverb) with the least delay | Synonyms: soonest |
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| east | (adverb) to, toward, or in the east | - |
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| erst | (adverb) at a previous time | Synonyms: at one time, erstwhile, formerly, once |
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| farthest | (adverb) to the greatest distance in space or time (`farthest' is used more often than `furthest' in this physical sense) | Synonyms: furthest |
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| (adverb) to the greatest degree or extent or most advanced stage (`furthest' is used more often than `farthest' in this abstract sense) | Synonyms: furthest |
| fast | (adverb) quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form) | - |
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| (adverb) firmly or closely | Synonyms: tight |
| fastest | (adverb) most quickly | Synonyms: quickest |
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| feetfirst | (adverb) with the feet foremost | - |
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| first | (adverb) before anything else | Synonyms: first of all, first off, firstly, foremost |
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| (adverb) prominently forward | Synonyms: foremost |
| (adverb) the initial time | - |
| (adverb) before another in time, space, or importance | - |
| foremost | (adverb) prominently forward | Synonyms: first |
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| (adverb) before anything else | Synonyms: first, first of all, first off, firstly |
| furthest | (adverb) to the greatest distance in space or time (`farthest' is used more often than `furthest' in this physical sense) | Synonyms: farthest |
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| (adverb) to the greatest degree or extent or most advanced stage (`furthest' is used more often than `farthest' in this abstract sense) | Synonyms: farthest |
| headfirst | (adverb) with the head before the body | Synonyms: headlong |
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| just | (adverb) and nothing more | Synonyms: but, merely, only, simply |
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| (adverb) only a moment ago | Synonyms: just now |
| (adverb) (used for emphasis) absolutely | Synonyms: simply |
| (adverb) only a very short time before | Synonyms: barely, hardly, scarce, scarcely |
| (adverb) indicating exactness or preciseness | Synonyms: exactly, precisely, properly |
| (adverb) exactly at this moment or the moment described | - |
| (adverb) possibly (indicating a slight chance of something being true) | - |
| (adverb) by a little | Synonyms: barely |
| last | (adverb) most recently | - |
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| (adverb) the item at the end | Synonyms: finally, in conclusion, lastly |
| least | (adverb) used to form the superlative, smallest in size or degree | Synonyms: to the lowest degree |
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| longest | (adverb) for the most time | - |
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| lowest | (adverb) in the lowest position; nearest the ground | - |
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| midmost | (adverb) the middle or central part or point | Synonyms: in the midst |
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| most | (adverb) used to form the superlative, greatest in size or degree | Synonyms: to the highest degree |
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| (adverb) very | - |
| (adverb) (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but | Synonyms: about, almost, near, nearly, nigh, virtually, well-nigh |
| nearest | (adverb) (superlative of `near' or `close') within the shortest distance | Synonyms: closest, nighest |
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| nighest | (adverb) (superlative of `near' or `close') within the shortest distance | Synonyms: closest, nearest |
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| northeast | (adverb) to, toward, or in the northeast | Synonyms: nor'-east, north-east |
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| northwest | (adverb) to, toward, or in the northwest | Synonyms: nor'-west, north-west |
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| past | (adverb) so as to pass a given point | Synonyms: by |
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| quickest | (adverb) most quickly | Synonyms: fastest |
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| slowest | (adverb) most slowly | - |
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| soonest | (adverb) with the least delay | Synonyms: earliest |
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| southeast | (adverb) to, toward, or in the southeast | Synonyms: sou'-east, south-east |
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| southwest | (adverb) to, toward, or in the southwest | Synonyms: sou'west, south-west |
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| unbeknownst | (adverb) without someone's knowledge | Synonyms: unbeknown |
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| uppermost | (adverb) in or into the highest position | - |
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| (adverb) in or into the most prominent position, as in the mind | - |
| west | (adverb) to, toward, or in the west | - |
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| worst | (adverb) to the highest degree of inferiority or badness | - |
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