Adverbs
An adverb is a word or phrase that qualifies a verb, e.g. quickly, smoothly, fast. In English these tend to end in -ly. In Latin, there are several different endings. The main categories are:
- -ē : fortē (by chance). These are formed from 1st and 2nd declension adjectives.
- -iter: fortiter (bravely). These are formed from 3rd declension adjectives.
- with an ablative: magno (by far). For more information on the adverbial use of the ablative, see the page on the ablative of manner.
Most adverbs also have comparative and superlative forms, which are formed according to somewhat different rules.
