ODLT--The Online Dictionary of Language Terminology



adverbial clause
Definition - A clause that functions as an adverb, i.e., it modifies a verb or an adverb.

Example -

In the examples below, the adverbial clause is bolded.
(1) Wherever he goes, he leaves a mess behind.
(The adverbial clause modifies the verb leaves.)
(2) Mike enjoyed the fiasco more than I did.
(The adverbial clause modifies the adverb more.)



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