Here's a breakdown of their common uses:
1. Modifying Verbs:
* How: She quickly ran to the store.
* When: He will visit tomorrow.
* Where: The dog hid underneath the bed.
* To what extent: The movie was incredibly entertaining.
* Why: She cried because she was sad.
2. Modifying Adjectives:
* To what extent: The house was extremely beautiful.
* How: This is a very important project.
* Which one: The most talented musician won the award.
3. Modifying Other Adverbs:
* To what extent: He walked very slowly.
* How: The music played extremely loudly.
Examples:
* He spoke softly. (modifies the verb "spoke")
* It was an unusually cold day. (modifies the adjective "cold")
* They left quite quickly. (modifies the adverb "quickly")
In a nutshell, adverbs provide extra information about verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, adding detail and nuance to our sentences.