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An adverb of degree explains how intense something happened.

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Here are some examples of adverbs of degree:

barely

greatly

intensely

really

totally

very

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A woman exploring dunes.
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A woman in the desert under an umbrella.
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Adverbs of degree can be placed before or after the main verb. "A lot" is generally placed after the main verb.

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Placement of adverbs of degree.
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The Real-Life Margaret
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Margaret, the character used in the examples, was inspired by the Canadian author Margaret Atwood. To learn more about her extraordinary life and work, visit this website.

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