English grammar: Adverbs of degree

What this grammar point covers

Adverbs of degree are words that tell us how much or to what extent something happens. They describe the intensity of an adjective, another adverb, or a verb.

When to use it

Use adverbs of degree in English to show how strong or weak something is. They often come before adjectives or other adverbs, and sometimes after verbs.

Key forms

• very
• quite
• too
• enough
• almost
• so
• just

Examples

Tips

• Adverbs of degree usually come before adjectives or adverbs (e.g., very cold, quite quickly).
• Use 'enough' after adjectives or adverbs (e.g., tall enough, quickly enough).
• Be careful: 'too' means more than needed and often has a negative meaning.

Exceptions and edge cases

• The adverb 'enough' comes after adjectives and adverbs, not before.