An adverb is a type of word that describe a verb, in relation to time, place or manner. These words usually help us answer “how” questions.
Adverbs of frequency describe the number of times that something happens in a general way. Sometimes these words are definite, like daily, monthly or weekly. More often, these words are indefinite and people have to assume an estimate of the frequency.
Frequency (approximately) | Adverb of Frequency |
100% | always |
90% | usually |
80% | normally generally |
70% | often frequently |
50% | sometimes |
30% | occasionally |
10% | seldom |
5% | rarely hardly ever |
0% | never |