A term used to "modify" and describe, or to make the meaning of a verb, an adjective, or another adverb more specific: Most adverbs are formed by adding -ly to adjectives, however some adjectives that end in ic add ally, like "basic", "basically". Others, such as "well", "far", "low", "hard", "early", and "fast" have the same form as adjectives.

In summary: adverbs tell manner (how), time (when), place (where), degree (how much), and sometimes cause (why).

Adverbs of manner: politely, carefully, not, equally, tenderly.

Adverbs of time: now, then soon, later, early, often.

Adverbs of place: here, there, near, forward, far.

Adverbs of degree: very, so, much, too, extremely, rather.

Adverbs of cause: why, therefore, hence.

Characterizing how an action is unreliable and unpredictable; in an unstable manner: Children whose parents responded to their questions and wishes inconsistently were noted to have more problems at home than the other children in the group.

1. Present and capable of becoming, though not now visible, obvious, active, or symptomatic.
2. In a secret or concealed manner; invisibly: "She was latently infected, but the doctor was able to find a medical cure."

1. Concerning how someone is prepared for an occasion or a purpose in an appropriate or satisfactory manner: Mrs. Marshall was suitably and properly dressed for her daughter's marriage ceremony.

Jane went out to work in the garden in her high-heeled shoes, but she certainly wasn't suitably clothed for pulling weeds!
2. Pertaining to how a person or something is fitting or apt; fittingly; aptly: Mary decided to make a dramatic entrance to the party to make sure that everyone was suitably impressed.