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Revision as of 19:14, 15 November 2009
An adverb is a word that modifies any category except nouns. In English, adverbs are often marked with the suffix -ly as in quickly, thoughtfully and honestly. In Gaelic, adverbs are typically adjectives preceded by the particle gu, as in gu math "well" or gu mi-fhortanach "unfortunately."
