Use

We use adverbs of degree to increase or decrease the intensity of an action, adjective or other adverb.

Example:

I am really happy.

Explanation:

The adverb of degree really intensifies the adjective ‘happy’ to indicate that ‘I am happy to the highest degree’.

How to build

An adverb of degree is usually placed before the word it is modifying.

• This filmmis too long.

• She runs extremely quickly.

When it is modifying a conjugated verb with an auxiliary, it is placed between the two.

• I’ve almost finished my work.

More Examples

• I am absolutely terrified of dogs.

• This film is kind of boring.