adverbial phrase

American  

noun

1. a group of two or more words that function together as an adverb, as the phrase in a minute in I'll be with you in a minute.

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Etymology

Origin of adverbial phrase

First recorded in 1735–45

Example Sentences

“What is the adverbial phrase ‘of course’ but a smug duo dropped in to congratulate writer and reader for already agreeing with each other,” writes Christian Lorentzen for Vulture, joining King’s abolition crusade.

From The Guardian • Apr. 29, 2019

When an adjective is preceded by a preposition, and the noun is understood, the two words may be considered an adverbial phrase; as, "In general, in particular;" that is, generally, particularly.

From English Grammar in Familiar Lectures by Kirkham, Samuel

Eng. leof-man, dear man, beloved, and Paramor, Fr. par amour, an example of an adverbial phrase that has become a noun.

From The Romance of Names by Weekley, Ernest

Gu is to be supplied from the former phrase; gu suilbhear, cheerfully, an adverbial phrase.

From Elements of Gaelic Grammar by Stewart, Alexander

According as is an adverbial phrase, of which the propriety has been doubted; but good usage sanctions it.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Webster, Noah