Adverb of Place List with Examples Sentences

In this session, we would be working on the Adverb Of Places and its different types. 

What is an Adverb of Place?

The Adverb Of Place describes the location or a specific place where the actions of the verb are being carried out. It answers the question – Where? 

The Adverb Of Phrases are generally placed or positioned after the main verb or sometimes after the clause they are altering or modifying. Let have a look at some of the examples to understand it in a better way. 

Adverbs of Place Words List

Following is a list of commonly used adverbs of place:

  • abroad
  • across
  • ahead 
  • back 
  • backward 
  • beyond 
  • down
  • downward 
  • eastward 
  • everywhere 
  • here 
  • in  
  • indoors 
  • inside 
  • outside
  • overseas 
  • there 
  • west 
  • anywhere 
  • away 
  • elsewhere 
  • far 
  • near
  • nearby
  • over
  • towards 
  • under
  • where 

Examples Sentences Using Adverbs of Place

Following are some examples of sentences using adverbs of place:

  • We are scheduled to meet our Principal here in class.
  • I met my old friend in Delhi when he was there for attending a marriage.
  • Mukesh lives near to Ramesh.
  • Today I lost my pen somewhere.
  • They are staying together but their thoughts are miles apart.
  • You have to push the peddle down to speed up.
  • Where is my school diary?
  • Where do the nomads live?
  • After destroying the area the storm moved southwards.
  • His shop lies below the overbridge.
  • Only hard work will get you closer to success.
  • Lucknow is midway between Delhi and Patna.
  • To save himself from the police, the thief hid behind a tree.

So the words such as there, near, somewhere, below are used to describe the places where the action is performed or will be performed. 

What is an Interrogative Adverb Of Place?

The ‘wh-’ word “where” is an interrogative adverb of place that explains the how-to simple enquire about the place or place where the action is taking place. 

Examples of interrogative adverbs of place:

  • Where did you go after the meeting?
  • Where is my school diary?
  • Where is the annual fest going on?
  • Where do the nomads live?
  • Where do all the people go during a famine?

Now, we can move ahead to know what the different types of adverb of places along with some examples. 

Types of Adverb of Places

There are broadly different types of Adverb Of Place to indicate direction, distance and position.

1. Adverb of Places to Indicate Direction usually describes the specific direction in which the verb is performing the action. 

Consider the following sentences for example

  • He went up the stairs to his office on the first floor.
  • The engine always lies ahead of the wagons.

2. Adverb Of Places to Indicate Distance easily describes the distance of the specific object of the sentence. 

  • His house lies far away from the City.
  • Nearby my office there is a bakery.

3. Adverb of Places to Indicate Position easily describes the relative position between the two objects in a given sentence. You can do it easily by considering these examples. 

  • My office lies above the Union Bank of India.
  • Raman’s class rank is below that of Rajeev’s.

Conclusion:

Learning about different adverbs and knowing the examples will help you in understanding various aspects of the English language. It will assist you in drafting content which is remarkable.

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