adverb/ˋædvɝb; ˈædvɜːb/n [C] a word that adds to the meaning of a verb, an adjective, another adverb, or a whole sentence, such as 'slowly’ in ‘He ran slowly’, ‘very’ in ‘It's very hot’, or ‘naturally’ in ‘Naturally, we want you to come’ 副词—adverbial adj