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.

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.