adverb clause

American  

noun

Grammar.

1. a subordinate clause that functions as an adverb within a main clause.

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Example Sentences

When, however, is an adverb referring to time, and in this sentence, it begins an adverb clause.

From Textbooks • Dec. 21, 2021

The adverb clause takes the place of an adverb in modifying a verb, a verbal, an adjective, or an adverb.

From An English Grammar by Sewell, James Witt

The adverb clause, introduced by as, is a clause of +Manner+, and is equivalent to the adverb foolishly or to the phrase in a foolish manner.

From Higher Lessons in English A work on English grammar and composition by Kellogg, Brainerd

The first as, modified by the adverb clause, answers the question, Good to what extent or degree?

From Higher Lessons in English A work on English grammar and composition by Kellogg, Brainerd

The adverb clause may stand before the independent clause, between the parts of it, or after it.

From Higher Lessons in English A work on English grammar and composition by Kellogg, Brainerd