what is an adverb for kids

An adverb is a word that describes how an action is carried out. Adverbs can change or add detail to a verb, adjective, or even a whole clause. Adverbs often help answer the questions how, when, where, and to what extent. Some examples of adverbs include slowly, loudly, carefully, quickly, and quietly. Adverbs can also modify an adjective or another adverb. Adverbs usually, but not always, end in -ly.