adverbialcomparative
An adverbial comparative is a construction in which an adverb is in the comparative degree and functions as an adverbial modifier to express a relative degree of an action or state. It compares how something is done, rather than describing a property of a noun.
Formation and patterns: adverbial comparatives are formed in two main ways. Many one-syllable adverbs and some
Usage and examples: adverbial comparatives modify the action or event rather than a noun. Examples include:
Syntactic scope: the adverbial comparative primarily modifies a verb or verb phrase, and the comparison is
Notes: not all adverbs admit a simple -er form, and some constructions are preferred for clarity. Avoid