Adverbs
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Adverbs
An adverb's primary function is to modify or more clearly explain a verb, an adjective or another adverb. In its most common form an adverb can be identified by an -ly suffix.
An adverb mainly answers the question how? [1]
Examples
The Pistons played terribly; they only scored 65 points against the worst team in the league.
-Terribly explains how they played. It modifies the verb.
I was terribly tired.
-Terribly explains how tired. It modifies the adjective.
Adverb Resistance
"The road to hell is paved with adverbs" - Stephen King