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uglyWhen it is desired to use one of these words to modify a verb, an adverb phrase ofmanner may be used. In the following examples, the adverb phrases are underlined.e.g. He behaved in a friendly manner.They acted in a silly way.The following table gives examples of pairs of adverbs which are closely related, butwhich have different meanings.Adverbs With and Without ly EndingsAdverbhardhighlatenearwideMeaningwith effortopposite of lowopposite of earlyopposite of faropposite of narrowAdverbhardlyhighlylatelynearlywidelyMeaningscarcelyvery; very wellrecentlyalmostcommonlyThe meanings of these adverbs are illustrated in the following examples.e.g. I worked hard.I have hardly enough time to finish.He threw the ball high into the air.He is highly successful in what he does.The class began late.The weather has been cold lately.I held my breath as the squirrel crept near to get the nuts.I have nearly finished reading the book.I opened the door wide.That theory is widely believed.c. The differing functions of adjectives and adverbsWhen an adverb differs in form from a corresponding adjective, it is necessary todistinguish between the functions of adjectives and adverbs in order to determinewhich form should be used in a given situation.Whereas adjectives modify nouns, pronouns, and expressions which serve the samegrammatical functions as nouns; adverbs modify verbs, adjectives and adverbs.i. Adjectives which modify nouns compared with adverbs which modify verbsThe following examples illustrate the distinction which must be made betweenadjectives which modify nouns and adverbs which modify verbs. The adjectives andadverbs are printed in bold type, and the words which are modified are underlined.e.g. Adjective: It has been a quiet afternoon.Adverb: The afternoon passed quietly.