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at home
[at home] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. In the place where […]
at large
[at large] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. Not kept within walls, […]
at last
[at last] also [at long last] {adv. phr.} After a long […]
at least
[at least] {adv. phr.} 1. or [at the least] At the […]
at leisure
[at leisure] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} 1. Not at work; not […]
at length
[at length] {adv. phr.} 1. In detail; fully. * /You must […]
at liberty
[at liberty] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} Free to go somewhere or […]
at loggerheads
[at loggerheads] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} In a quarrel; in a […]
at most
[at most] or [at the most] {adv. phr.} By the largest […]
at once
[at once] {adv. phr.} 1. Without delay; right now or right […]
at one time
[at one time] {adv. phr.} 1. In the same moment; together. […]
at one's door
[at one's door] or [at one's doorstep] {adv. phr.} 1. Very […]
at one's elbow
[at one's elbow] {adv. phr.} Close beside you; nearby. * /The […]
at one's feet
[at one's feet] {adv. phr.} Under your influence or power. * […]
at one's fingertips
[at one's fingertips] {adv. phr.} 1. Within easy reach; quickly touched; […]
at one's heels
[at one's heels] {adv. phr.} Close behind; as a constant follower […]
at one's service
[at one's service] {adv. phr.} 1. Ready to serve or help […]
at present
[at present] {adv. phr.} At this time; now. * /It took […]
at random
[at random] {adv. phr.} With no order, plan, or purpose; in […]
at sea
[at sea] (1) {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. On an ocean […]
at sight
[at sight] or [on sight] {adv. phr.} 1. The first time […]
at that
[at that] {adv. phr.}, {informal} 1. As it is; at that […]
at the drop of a hat
[at the drop of a hat] {adv. phr.}, {informal} 1. Without […]
at the outset
[at the outset] {adv. phr.} At the start; at the beginning. […]
at the outside
[at the outside] {adv. phr.} Maximally; at the utmost. * /This […]
at the same time
[at the same time] {adv. phr.} 1. In the same moment; […]
at the table
[at the table] or [at table] {adv. phr.} At a meal; […]
at the tip of one's tongue
[at the tip of one's tongue] or [on the tip of […]
at the top of one's voice
[at the top of one's voice] or [at the top of […]
at this rate
[at this rate] or [at that rate] {adv. phr.} At a […]
at times
[at times] {adv. phr.} Not often; not regularly; not every day; […]
at will
[at will] {adv. phr.} As you like; as you please or […]
at worst
[at worst] or [at the worst] {adv. phr.} 1. Under the […]
back and forth
[back and forth] {adv.} Backwards and forwards. * /The chair is […]
back in circulation
[back in circulation] {adv. phr.} 1. Socially active once again (said […]
back to the wall
[back to the wall] or [back against the wall] {adv. phr.} […]
back-to-back
[back-to-back] {adv.} 1. Immediately following. * /The health clinic had back-to-back […]
backward and forward
[backward and forward] or [backwards and forwards] {adv. phr.} To the […]
bag and baggage
[bag and baggage] {adv.}, {informal} With all your clothes and other […]
beat the band
[beat the band] {adv. phr.}, {informal} At great speed; with much […]
before long
[before long] {adv. phr.} In a short time; without much delay; […]
before one can say Jack Robinson
[before one can say Jack Robinson] {adv. cl.}, {informal} Very quickly; […]
before you know it
[before you know it] {adv. phr.} Sooner than one would expect. […]
begin with
[begin with] {adv. phr.} As a preliminary statement; in the first […]
behind bars
[behind bars] {adv. phr.} In jail; in prison. * /He was […]
behind one's back
[behind one's back] {adv. phr.} When one is absent; without one's […]
behind the scenes
[behind the scenes] {adv. phr.} Out of sight; unknown to most […]
behind time
[behind time] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1a. Behind the correct time; […]
below par
[below par] {adj.} or {adv.} Below standard. * /Bob was fired […]
below the belt
[below the belt] {adv. phr.} 1. In the stomach; lower than […]
beside the point
[beside the point] or [beside the question] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} […]
between life and death
[between life and death] {adv. phr.} In danger of dying or […]
between the devil and the deep blue sea
[between the devil and the deep blue sea] or {literary} [between […]
beyond measure
[beyond measure] {adj.} or {adv. phr.}, {formal} So much that it […]
beyond one's depth
[beyond one's depth] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} 1. Over your head […]
beyond question
[beyond question] (2) or [without question] {adv. phr.} Without doubt or […]
beyond reasonable doubt
[beyond reasonable doubt] {adv. phr.}, {formal and legal} Virtually certain; essentially […]
beyond the pale
[beyond the pale] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} In disgrace; with no […]
beyond the shadow of a doubt
[beyond the shadow of a doubt] {adv. phr.}, {formal and legal} […]
but good
[but good] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Very much so; thoroughly completely; forcefully. […]
by
[by] or [in my book] {adv. phr.} In my opinion; as […]
by a long shot
[by a long shot] {adv. phr.}, {informal} By a big difference; […]
by all means
[by all means] also [by all manner of means] {adv. phr.} […]
by all odds
[by all odds] {adv. phr.} Without question; certainly. * /He was […]
by and by
[by and by] {adv.} After a while; at some time in […]
by and large
[by and large] {adv. phr.} As it most often happens; more […]
by chance
[by chance] {adv. phr.} Without any cause or reason; by accident; […]
by choice
[by choice] {adv. phr.} As a result of choosing because of […]
by ear
[by ear] {adv. phr.} 1. By sound, without ever reading the […]
by far
[by far] {adv. phr.} By a large difference; much. * /His […]
by fits and starts
[by fits and starts] or [jerks] {adv. phr.} With many stops […]
by heart
[by heart] {adv. phr.} By exact memorizing; so well that you […]
by hook or by crook
[by hook or by crook] {adv. phr.} By honest ways or […]
by inches
[by inches] {adv. phr.} By small or slow degrees; little by […]
by leaps and bounds
[by leaps and bounds] {adv. phr.} With long steps; very rapidly. […]
by mistake
[by mistake] {adv. phr.} As the result of a mistake; through […]
by no means
[by no means] or [not by any means] also [by no […]
by oneself
[by oneself] {adv. phr.} 1. Without any others around; separate from […]
by the dozen
[by the dozen] or [by the hundred] or [by the thousand] […]
by the piece
[by the piece] {adv. phr.} Counted one piece at a time, […]
by the skin of one's teeth
[by the skin of one's teeth] {adv. phr.} By a narrow […]
by the sweat of one's brow
[by the sweat of one's brow] {adv. phr.} By hard work; […]
by the way
[by the way] also [by the bye] {adv. phr.} Just as […]
by turns
[by turns] {adv. phr.} First one and then another in a […]
by word of mouth
[by word of mouth] {adv. phr.} From person to person by […]
cash-and-carry
[cash-and-carry] (2) {adv.} With no credit, no time payments, and no […]
catch-as-catch-can
[catch-as-catch-can] (1) {adv. phr.} In a free manner; in any way […]
close to home
[close to home] {adv. phr.} Too near to someone's personal feelings, […]
cold turkey
[cold turkey] {adv.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. Abruptly and without medical aid […]
come hell or high water
[come hell or high water] {adv. phr.}, {informal} No matter what […]
come what may
[come what may] {adv. phr.} Even if troubles come; no matter […]
coming and going
[coming and going] or [going and coming] {adv. phr.} 1. Both […]
day and night
[day and night] or [night and day] {adv.} 1. For days […]
day by day
[day by day] {adv.} Gradually. * /The patient got better day […]
day in and day out
[day in and day out] or [day in, day out] {adv. […]
dead ahead
[dead ahead] {adv.}, {informal} Exactly in front; before. * /The school […]
dead on one's feet
[dead on one's feet] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Very tired but still […]
dead to rights
[dead to rights] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Without a chance of escaping […]
deadpan
[deadpan] {adj.}, {adv.}, {slang} With an expressionless or emotionless face; without […]
double nickel
[double nickel] {adv.}, {slang}, {citizen's band radio jargon} The nationally enforced […]
down the drain
[down the drain] {adj.} or {adv. phr.}, {informal} Wasted; lost. * […]
down the line
[down the line] {adv. phr.}, {informal} 1. Down the road or […]
edge on
[edge on] {adv. phr.} Edgewise; with the narrow side forward. * […]
en masse
[en masse] {adv. phr.} As a group; in one big mass […]
end for end
[end for end] {adv. phr.} In a reversed or opposite position […]
even so
[even so] {adv.} Although that is true; nevertheless; still. * /The […]
ever so much
[ever so much] {adv.} Very much; truly. * /I am ever […]
every inch
[every inch] {adv. phr.} To the last part, in every way; […]
every now and then
[every now and then] or [every now and again] or [every […]
every time one turns around
[every time one turns around] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Very often. * […]
face-to-face
[face-to-face] {adv. phr.} 1. With your face looking toward the face […]
fair and square
[fair and square] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Without cheating; honestly. * /He […]
far and away
[far and away] {adv. phr.} Very much. * /The fish was […]
far and wide
[far and wide] {adv. phr.} Everywhere, in all directions. * /The […]
far from it
[far from it] {adv. phr.} Not even approximately; not really at […]
fast and furious
[fast and furious] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} Very fast; with much […]
first and foremost
[first and foremost] {adv. phr.} As the most important thing; first. […]
first and last
[first and last] {adv. phr.} Most noticeably; all the time; chiefly. […]
first of all
[first of all] {adv. phr.} Chiefly; primarily; as the first thing. […]
first off
[first off] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Before anything else; first. * /First […]
first thing off the bat
[first thing off the bat] {adv. phr.} Immediately; at once. * […]
first-class
[first-class] (2) {adv.} With the best material; in the best or […]
fit to be tied
[fit to be tied] (2) {adv. phr.}, {substandard} Very hard. - […]
flat-out
[flat-out] {adv. phr.}, {informal} 1. Without hiding anything; plainly; openly. * […]
flfty-flfty
[fifty-fifty] (1) {adv.}, {informal} Equally; evenly. * /The two boys divided […]
for a song
[for a song] {adv. phr.}, {informal} At a low price; for […]
for all one cares
[for all one cares] {adv. phr.} In the opinion of one […]
for all one knows
[for all one knows] {adv. phr.} According to the information one […]
for all that
[for all that] {adv. phr.} In spite of what has been […]
for all the world
[for all the world] {adv. phr.} 1. Under no circumstances. * […]
for better or worse
[for better or worse] or [for better or for worse] {adv. […]
for days on end
[for days on end] {adv. phr.} For a long time; for […]
for dear life
[for dear life] {adv. phr.} As though afraid of losing your […]
for example
[for example] or [for instance] {adv. phr.} As an example; as […]
for fear of
[for fear of] {adv. phr.} Because of being afraid of something; […]
for good measure
[for good measure] {adv. phr.} As something more added to what […]
for Heavens sake!
[for Heaven's sake!] {adv. phr.} Please. * /"Help me, for Heaven's […]
for hours on end
[for hours on end] {adv. phr.} For many hours; for a […]
for keeps
[for keeps] {adv. phr.} 1. For the winner to keep. * […]
for laughs
[for laughs] {adv. phr.} For pleasure; for fun; as a joke. […]
for love or money
[for love or money] {adv. phr.} For anything; for any price. […]
for one thing
[for one thing] {adv. phr.} As one thing of several; as […]
for one's part
[for one's part] also [on one's part] {adv. phr.} As far […]
for one's sake
[for one's sake] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Used with different possessive nouns […]
for real
[for real] (2) {adv. phr.}, {substandard} Not for practice; really; seriously. […]
for short
[for short] {adv. phr.} So as to make shorter; as an […]
for sure
[for sure] or [for certain] {adv. phr.} 1. Without doubt; certainly; […]
for that matter
[for that matter] {adv. phr.} With regard to that; about that. […]
for the asking
[for the asking] {adv. phr.} By asking; by asking for it; […]
for the best
[for the best] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} good or best; not […]
for the better
[for the better] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} With a better result; […]
for the devil
[for the devil] or [heck] or [the hell of it] {adv. […]
for the life of one
[for the life of one] {adv.}, {informal} No matter how hard […]
for the most part
[for the most part] {adv. phr.} In general; mostly; most of […]
for the sake of
[for the sake of] or [for one's sake] {adv. phr.} On […]
for the time being
[for the time being] also {literary} [for the nonce] {adv. phr.} […]
for the worse
[for the worse] {adj. phr.} or {adv. phr.} For something that […]
forever and a day
[forever and a day] {adv. phr.}, {informal} For a seemingly endless […]
forever and ever
[forever and ever] {adv. phr.} Forever; always. - Used for emphasis, […]
fourth-class
[fourth-class(2)] {adv.} By fourth-class mail. * /How did the company mail […]
from hand to hand
[from hand to hand] {adv. phr.} From one person to another […]
from mouth to mouth
[from mouth to mouth] {adv. phr.}
See: [BY WORD OF MOUTH].
from pillar to post
[from pillar to post] {adv. phr.} From one place to another […]
from rags to riches
[from rags to riches] {adv. phr.} Suddenly making a fortune; becoming […]
from scratch
[from scratch] {adv. phr.}, {informal} With no help from anything done […]
from the bottom of one's heart
[from the bottom of one's heart] or [with all one's heart] […]
from the ground up
[from the ground up] {adv. phr.} From the beginning; entirely; completely. […]
from the heart
[from the heart] {adv.} Sincerely; honestly. * /John always speaks from […]
from the word go
[from the word "go"] {adv. phr.} From start to finish; completely. […]
from time to time
[from time to time] {adv. phr.} Not often; not regularly; sometimes; […]
from way back
[from way back] {adv. phr.} From a previous time; from a […]
front and center
[front and center] {adv.}, {slang} Used as a command to a […]
full blast
[full blast] {adv.} At full capacity. * /With all the research […]
full tilt
[full tilt] {adv.} At full speed; at high speed. * /He […]
go from bad to worse
[go from bad to worse] {adv. phr.} To change from a […]
going on
[going on] {adv. phr.} Almost; nearly. * /Joe is going on […]
good and ---
[good and ---] {adv.}, {informal} Very; completely. * /John's father was […]
great guns
[great guns] {adv. phr.}, {informal} 1. Very fast or very hard. […]
hammer and tongs
[hammer and tongs] {adv. phr.} Violently. * /Mr. and Mrs. Smith […]
hand and foot
[hand and foot] {adv. phr.} 1. So that the hands and […]
hand in glove
[hand in glove] or [hand and glove] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} […]
hand in hand
[hand in hand] {adv. phr.} 1. Holding hands. * /Bob and […]
hand over fist
[hand over fist] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Fast and in large amounts. […]
hand over hand
[hand over hand] {adv. phr.} By taking hold with one hand […]
hand to hand
[hand to hand] {adv. phr.} Close together, near enough to hit […]
hands down
[hands down] {adv.}, {informal} 1. Without working hard; easily. * /The […]
hardly ever
[hardly ever] or [scarcely ever] {adv. phr.} Very rarely; almost never; […]
harum-scarum
[harum-scarum] (1) {adv.}, {informal} In a careless, disorderly or reckless way. […]
hat in hand
[hat in hand] {adv. phr.}, {informal} In a humble and respectful […]
head and shoulders
[head and shoulders] {adv. phr.} 1. By the measure of the […]
head-on
[head-on] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} 1. With the head or front […]
heart and soul
[heart and soul] (2) {adv.} Wholly and eagerly; with all one's […]
helter-skelter
[helter-skelter] {adv.} 1. At a fast speed, but in confusion. * […]
here and now
[here and now] (1) {adv. phr.} At this very time and […]
here and there
[here and there] {adv. phr.} 1. In one place and then […]
high and dry
[high and dry] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. Up above the […]
high and low
[high and low] {adv.} Everywhere. * /The police were searching for […]
hit or miss
[hit or miss] also [hit and miss] {adv.} In an unplanned […]
hither and thither
[hither and thither] or [hither and yon] {adv. phr.}, {literary} In […]
hook, line and sinker
[hook, line and sinker] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Without question or doubt; […]
hot and heavy
[hot and heavy] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Strongly; vigorously; emphatically. * /Fred […]
huh-uh
[huh-uh] or [hum-um] or [uh-uh] {adv.}, {informal} No. - Used only […]
if anything
[if anything] {adv. phr.} More likely; instead; rather. * /The weather […]
if need be
[if need be] {adv. phr.} If the need arises. * /If […]
in a bad frame of mind
[in a bad frame of mind] {adv. phr.} In an unhappy […]
in a bad way
[in a bad way] {adv. phr.}, {informal} In trouble or likely […]
in a big way
[in a big way] {adv. phr.}, {informal} As fully as possible; […]
in a bind
[in a bind] or [in a box] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Likely […]
in a circle
[in a circle] or [in circles] {adv. phr.} Without any progress; […]
in a fix
[in a fix] {adv. phr.} In trouble. * /Last night Jack […]
in a flash
[in a flash] also [in a trice] {adv. phr.} Very suddenly. […]
in a flutter
[in a flutter] {adv. phr.}, {informal} In a state of nervous […]
in a fog
[in a fog] or [in a haze] {adv. phr.} Mentally confused; […]
in a good frame of mind
[in a good frame of mind] {adv. phr.} In a happy […]
in a heartbeat
[in a heartbeat] {adv. phr.} Almost immediately. * /If I had […]
in a huff
[in a huff] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Angrily. * /Ellen went off […]
in a jam
[in a jam] {adv. phr.}, {informal} In a predicament; in a […]
in a jiffy
[in a jiffy] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Immediately; right away; in a […]
in a nutshell
[in a nutshell] {adv. phr.}, {informal} In a few words; briefly, […]
in a pickle
[in a pickle] {adv. phr.}, {informal} In a quandary; in a […]
in a pigs eye
[in a pig's eye] {adv.}, {slang}, {informal} Hardly; unlikely; not so. […]
in a pinch
[in a pinch] {adv. phr.}, {informal} In an emergency. * /Dave […]
in a sense
[in a sense] {adv. phr.} In some ways but not in […]
in a way
[in a way] {adv. phr.} 1. also {informal} [in a kind […]
in a zone
[in a zone] {adv.}, {slang}, {informal} In a daze; in a […]
in absentia
[in absentia] {adv. phr.}, {formal} When the person is absent. - […]
in accordance with
[in accordance with] {adv. phr.} In consonance with something; conforming to […]
in addition
[in addition] {adv. phr.} As something extra; besides. * /We saw […]
in advance
[in advance] or [in advance of] {adv. phr.} 1. In front; […]
in all
[in all] {adv. phr.} 1. All being counted; altogether. * /You […]
in and out
[in and out] {adv. phr.} 1. Coming in and going out […]
in any case
[in any case] also [in any event] or [at all events] […]
in arms
[in arms] {adv. phr.} Having guns and being ready to fight; […]
in arrears
[in arrears] {adv. phr.} Late or behind in payment of money […]
in bad
[in bad] {adv. phr.}, {substandard} Out of favor; unpopular; in difficulty; […]
in bad form
[in bad form] {adv. phr.} Violating social custom or accepted behavior. […]
in brief
[in brief] or [in short] or [in a word] {adv. phr.} […]
in case
[in case] {adv. phr.}, {informal} 1. In order to be prepared; […]
in character
[in character] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. In agreement with a […]
in charge
[in charge] {adv.} or {adj. phr.}, 1. In authority or control; […]
in check
[in check] {adv. phr.} In a position where movement or action […]
in clover
[in clover] or [in the clover] {adv.} or {adj. phr.}, {informal} […]
in cold blood
[in cold blood] {adv. phr.} Without feeling or pity; in a […]
in command
[in command] {adv. phr.} In control of; in charge. * /Helen […]
in commission
[in commission] or [into commission] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. On […]
in common
[in common] {adv. phr.} Shared together or equally; in use or […]
in consequence
[in consequence] {adv. phr.} As a result; therefore; so. * /Jennie […]
in consideration of
[in consideration of] {adv. phr.} 1. After thinking about and weighing; […]
in days
[in days] or [weeks] or [years to come] {adv. phr.} In […]
in doubt
[in doubt] {adv. phr.} In the dark; having some question or […]
in earnest
[in earnest] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} Seriously; in a determined way. […]
in effect
[in effect] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. The same in meaning […]
in error
[in error] {adv. phr.} Wrong; mistaken. * /You were in error […]
in fact
[in fact] also [in point of fact] {adv. phr.} Really truthfully. […]
in general
[in general] (1) {adv. phr.} Usually; very often. * /In general, […]
in good time
[in good time] or [in good season] {adv. phr.} 1. A […]
in great measure
[in great measure] {adv. phr.} To a great extent; largely. * […]
in half
[in half] {adv. phr.} 1. Into two equal parts. * /The […]
in hand
[in hand] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. Under control. * /The […]
in kind
[in kind] {adv. phr.} In a similar way; with the same […]
in line
[in line] (1) {adv. phr.} In or into a straight line. […]
in mind
[in mind] {adv. phr.} 1. In the center of your thought; […]
in name
[in name] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} Having a title, but not […]
in no time
[in no time] or [in nothing flat] {adv. phr.}, {informal} In […]
in one fell swoop
[in one fell swoop] or [at one fell swoop] {adv. phr.} […]
in one's behalf
[in one's behalf] or [on one's behalf] {adv. phr.}, {informal} 1. […]
in one's blood
[in one's blood] or [into one's blood] {adv. phr.} Agreeing perfectly […]
in one's element
[in one's element] {adv. phr.} 1. In one's natural surroundings. * […]
in one's face
[in one's face] {adv. phr.} 1. Against your face. * /The […]
in one's favor
[in one's favor] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} In a way that […]
in one's good graces
[in one's good graces] or [in one's good books] {adv. phr.} […]
in one's heart of hearts
[in one's heart of hearts] {adv. phr.} Deep down where it […]
in one's minds eye
[in one's mind's eye] {adv. phr.} In the memory; in the […]
in one's shell
[in one's shell] or [into one's shell] {adv.} or {adj. phr.}, […]
in one's shoes
[in one's shoes] also [in one's boots] {adv. phr.} In or […]
in one's tracks
[in one's tracks] {adv. phr.}, {informal} 1. Just where one is […]
in one's way
[in one's way] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. Within reach; likely […]
in order
[in order] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. In arrangement; in the […]
in part
[in part] {adv. phr.} To some extent; partly; not wholly. - […]
in particular
[in particular] {adv. phr.} In a way apart from others; more […]
in passing
[in passing] {adv. phr.} While talking about that subject; as extra […]
in person
[in person] also [in the flesh] {adv. phr.} Yourself; personally. * […]
in place
[in place] (1) {adv. phr.} 1a. In the right or usual […]
in plain English
[in plain English] {adv. phr.} Plainly; simply; in clear language. * […]
in poor shape
[in poor shape] {adv. phr.} In a bad condition. * /Most […]
in practice
[in practice] (1) also [into practice] {adv. phr.} In actual doing. […]
in private
[in private] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} Not openly or in public; […]
in public
[in public] {adv. phr.} 1. In a place open to the […]
in reason
[in reason] {adv. phr.}, {formal} Following the rules of reasoning; sensibly; […]
in return
[in return] {adv. phr.} In order to give back something; as […]
in reverse
[in reverse] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} In a backward direction; backward. […]
in round figures
[in round figures] {adv. phr.} As an estimated number; as a […]
in season
[in season] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. {literary} At the proper […]
in secret
[in secret] {adv. phr.} In a private or secret way; in […]
in short order
[in short order] {adv. phr.} Without delay; quickly. * /Johnny got […]
in so many words
[in so many words] {adv. phr.} 1. In those exact words. […]
in step
[in step] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. With the left or […]
in store
[in store] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} 1. Saved up in case […]
in substance
[in substance] {adv. phr.} In important facts; in the main or […]
in the --- place
[in the --- place] {adv. phr.} As the (first or second […]
in the air
[in the air] {adv. phr.} 1. In everyone's thoughts. * /Christmas […]
in the bargain
[in the bargain] or [into the bargain] {adv. phr.} In addition; […]
in the black
[in the black] {adv.} or {adj. phr.}, {informal} In a successful […]
in the cold light of day
[in the cold light of day] {adv. phr.} After sleeping on […]
in the drivers seat
[in the driver's seat] {adv. phr.} In control; having the power […]
in the face of
[in the face of] {adv. phr.} 1. When met or in […]
in the first place
[in the first place] {adv. phr.} 1. Before now; in the […]
in the hole
[in the hole] {adv.} or {adj. phr.}, {informal} 1a. Having a […]
in the lap of luxury
[in the lap of luxury] {adv. phr.} Well supplied with luxuries; […]
in the lap of the gods
[in the lap of the gods] also [on the knees of […]
in the least
[in the least] {adv. phr.} Even a little; in any degree […]
in the long run
[in the long run] {adv. phr.} In the end; in the […]
in the main
[in the main] {adv. phr.}, {formal} In most cases; generally; usually. […]
in the middle
[in the middle] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} In between two sides […]
in the middle of nowhere
[in the middle of nowhere] {adv. phr.} In a deserted, faraway […]
in the nick of time
[in the nick of time] {adv. phr.} Just at the right […]
in the prime of life
[in the prime of life] {adv. phr.} At the peak of […]
in the raw
[in the raw] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} 1. In the simplest […]
in the red
[in the red] {adv.} or {adj. phr.}, {informal} In an unprofitable […]
in the running
[in the running] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} Having a chance to […]
in the same boat
[in the same boat] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} In the same […]
in the same breath
[in the same breath] {adv. phr.} 1. At the same time; […]
in the short run
[in the short run] {adv. phr.} In the immediate future. * […]
in the spotlight
[in the spotlight] {adv. phr.} In the center of attention, with […]
in the works
[in the works] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} In preparation; being planned […]
in the world
[in the world] or [on earth] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Of all […]
in time
[in time] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. Soon enough. * /We […]
in toto
[in toto] {adv. phr.} As a whole; in its entirety; totally; […]
in trust
[in trust] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} In safe care for another. […]
in tune
[in tune] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. At the proper musical […]
in turn
[in turn] {adv. phr.} According to a settled order; each following […]
in two
[in two] {adv. phr.} Into two parts or pieces; into two […]
in two shakes of a lambs tail
[in two shakes of a lamb's tail] {adv.}, {informal} Quickly; in […]
in vain
[in vain] {adv. phr.} 1. Without effect; without getting the desired […]
in view
[in view] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. In sight; visible. * […]
inside out
[inside out] {adv.} 1. So that the inside is turned outside. […]
into effect
[into effect] {adv. phr.} Into use or operation. * /The new […]
into line
[into line] {adv. phr.} 1. Into agreement. * /The department's spending […]
into question
[into question] {adv. phr.} Into doubt or argument. - Usually used […]
into thin air
[into thin air] {adv. phr.} Without anything left; completely. * /When […]
just about
[just about] {adv.}, {informal} Nearly; almost; practically. * /Just about everyone […]
just for the fun of it
[just for the fun of it] {adv. phr.} Merely as a […]
just in case
[just in case] {adv. phr.} For an emergency; in order to […]
just now
[just now] {adv. phr.} 1. Just at this moment; at this […]
just so
[just so] (3) {adv. phr.} With great care; very carefully. * […]
just the other way
[just the other way] or [the other way around] {adv. phr.} […]
kind of
[kind of] or [sort of] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Almost but not […]
knee-deep
[knee-deep] or [neck-deep] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. Very much; deeply; […]
last but not least
[last but not least] {adv. phr.} In the last place but […]
later on
[later on] {adv.} Later; not now. * /Finish your lessons. Later […]
less than
[less than] {adv.} Not; little. * /We were busy and less […]
lickety-split
[lickety-split] also [lickety-cut] {adv.}, {informal} At full speed; with a rush. […]
like a hole in the head
[like a hole in the head] {adv. phr.} Not at all; […]
like anything
[like anything] {adv. phr.} To an extreme degree. * /He swore […]
like hell
[like hell] {adv.}, {slang}, {vulgar}, {avoidable} 1. With great vigor. * […]
like mad
[like mad] or [like crazy] {adv.}, {slang}, {informal} With great enthusiasm […]
like water
[like water] {adv. phr.} As something easily poured out or wasted; […]
like water off a ducks back
[like water off a duck's back] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Without changing […]
many moons ago
[many moons ago] {adv. phr.} A long, long time ago. * […]
more often than not
[more often than not] {adv. phr.} More than half the time; […]
more or less
[more or less] {adv. phr.} 1. Somewhat; rather; mostly; fairly. * […]
more than
[more than] {adv.} Over what you might expect; very. * /They […]
neck and neck
[neck and neck] {adj. or adv.}, {informal} Equal or nearly equal […]
next door
[next door] {adv.} or {adj.} 1. In or to the next […]
next to
[next to] (1) {adv.} Almost; nearly. * /It was next to […]
nip and tuck
[nip and tuck] {adj. or adv.}, {informal} Evenly matched; hard fought […]
no doubt
[no doubt] {adv.} 1. Without doubt; doubtless; surely; certainly. * /No […]
no end
[no end] {adv.}, {informal} 1. Very much; exceedingly. * /Jim was […]
no longer
[no longer] {adv.} Not any more; not at the present time. […]
no matter what
[no matter what] {adv. phr.} Under any circumstances. * /We will […]
no sweat
[no sweat] (2) {adv.}
Easily.
* /We did it no sweat./
no way
[no way] {adv.} Not at all; never; under no circumstances. * […]
none too
[none too] {adv.} Not very; not at all. * /The doctor […]
not for the world
[not for the world] or [not for worlds] {adv. phr.} Not […]
not in the least
[not in the least] {adv. phr.} Not at all. * /She […]
not on your life
[not on your life] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Certainly not; not ever; […]
nothing doing
[nothing doing] {adv. phr.}, {informal} I will not do it; certainly […]
nothing if not
[nothing if not] {adv. phr.} Without doubt; certainly. * /With its […]
nothing of the kind
[nothing of the kind] {adv. phr.} On the contrary. * /"Did […]
nothing short of
[nothing short of] {adv. phr.} Absolutely; thoroughly; completely. * /Olivier's performance […]
now and then
[now and then] or [now and again] {adv. phr.} Not often; […]
now or never
[now or never] {adv. phr.} Exclusively at the present time. * […]
of course
[of course] {adv. phr.} 1. As you would expect; naturally. * […]
of late
[of late] {adv. phr.}, {formal} In the recent past; not long […]
of necessity
[of necessity] {adv. phr.} Because there is no other way; because […]
of old
[of old] (2) {adv. phr.} From earlier experience. * /You won't […]
of one's own accord
[of one's own accord] or [of one's own free will] {adv. […]
of the same mind
[of the same mind] {adv. phr.} In agreement; in consonance. * […]
off and on
[off and on] also [on and off] {adv.} Not regularly; occasionally; […]
off center
[off center] {adv. phr.} Not exactly in the middle. * /Mary […]
off one's hands
[off one's hands] {adv. phr.} No longer in your care or […]
off the beam
[off the beam] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. (Of an airplane) […]
off the beaten track
[off the beaten track] {adv. phr.} Not well known or often […]
off the cuff
[off the cuff] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Without preparing ahead of time […]
off the hook
[off the hook] {adv. phr.} Out of trouble; out of an […]
off the record
[off the record] (1) {adv. phr.} Confidentially. * /"Off the record," […]
off the top of one's head
[off the top of one's head] {adv.} or {adj. phr.}, {informal} […]
on a dime
[on a dime] {adv. phr.}, {informal} In a very small space. […]
on a pedestal
[on a pedestal] {adv. phr.} Lovingly honored and cared for. * […]
on a shoestring
[on a shoestring] {adv. phr.} With little money to spend; on […]
on account
[on account] {adv. phr.} As part payment of a debt; to […]
on all fours
[on all fours] {adv. phr.} 1. On all four legs; on […]
on an average
[on an average] or [on the average] {adv. phr.} In most […]
on an even keel
[on an even keel] {adv. phr.}, {informal} In a well-ordered way […]
on approval
[on approval] {adv. phr.} With the understanding that the thing may […]
on board
[on board] (2) {adv.} or {adj. phr.} On a ship. * […]
on deck
[on deck] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. On a floor of […]
on deposit
[on deposit] {adv. phr.} In a bank. * /I have almost […]
on die money
[on die money] {adv. phr.} Exactly right; exactly accurate. * /Algernon […]
on faith
[on faith] {adv. phr.} Without question or proof. * /He said […]
on file
[on file] {adv. phr.} Placed in a written or electronic file; […]
on foot
[on foot] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. By walking. * /Sally's […]
on hand
[on hand] {adv. phr.} 1a. Nearby; within reach. * /Always have […]
on hold
[on hold] {adv. phr.} 1. Left waiting while making a telephone […]
on ice
[on ice] {adv.} or {adj. phr.}, {slang} 1. The same as […]
on occasion
[on occasion] {adv. phr.} Sometimes; occasionally. * /We go to New […]
on one hand
[on one hand] {adv. phr.} Looking at a thing in one […]
on one's account
[on one's account] {adv. phr.} For your good; because you want […]
on one's coattails
[on one's coattails] {adv. phr.} Because of another's merits, success, or […]
on one's feet
[on one's feet] {adv. phr.} 1. Standing or walking; not sitting […]
on one's good behavior
[on one's good behavior] {adv. phr.} Behaving right to make a […]
on one's hands
[on one's hands] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} In your care or […]
on one's head
[on one's head] or [upon one's head] {adv. phr.} On one's […]
on one's mind
[on one's mind] {adv. phr.} In one's thoughts. * /I'm glad […]
on one's own account
[on one's own account] or {informal} [on one's own hook] {adv. […]
on one's own time
[on one's own time] {adv. phr.} During one's free time; not […]
on one's shoulders
[on one's shoulders] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} In your care; as […]
on paper
[on paper] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} Judging by appearances only and […]
on purpose
[on purpose] {adv. phr.} For a reason; because you want to; […]
on schedule
[on schedule] (1) {adv. phr.} As planned or expected; at the […]
on the air
[on the air] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} Broadcasting or being broadcast […]
on the beam
[on the beam] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. (Of an airplane) […]
on the brink of
[on the brink of] {adv. phr.} Facing a new event that's […]
on the cheap
[on the cheap] {adv. phr.} Inexpensively; on a tight budget. * […]
on the contrary
[on the contrary] {adv. phr.} Exactly the opposite; rather; instead. * […]
on the cuff
[on the cuff] {adj.} or {adv. phr.}, {informal} Agreeing to pay […]
on the dole
[on the dole] {adv. phr.} Drawing unemployment benefits. * /When Jim […]
on the dot
[on the dot] also [on the button] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Exactly […]
on the double!
[on the double!] {adv. phr.} Hurry up! * /"Let's go! On […]
on the face of it
[on the face of it] {adv. phr.} Apparently; as it seems. […]
on the fence
[on the fence] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} Not able, or not […]
on the fly
[on the fly] (1) {adv. phr.} 1. While in the air; […]
on the hour
[on the hour] {adv. phr.} Each time the hour has zero […]
on the lam
[on the lam] {adj.} or {adv. phr.}, {slang} Running away, especially […]
on the move
[on the move] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} 1. Moving around from […]
on the nose
[on the nose] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Just right; exactly. * /Stanley […]
on the other hand
[on the other hand] {adv. phr.} Looking at the other side; […]
on the Q.T.
[on the Q.T.] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Secretly; without anyone's knowing. * […]
on the road
[on the road] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. Traveling; moving from […]
on the ropes
[on the ropes] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. Against the ropes […]
on the run
[on the run] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. In a hurry; […]
on the safe side
[on the safe side] {adv. phr.} Provided for against a possible […]
on the shelf
[on the shelf] {adv.} or {adj. phr.}, {informal} Laid aside; not […]
on the side
[on the side] {adv. phr.}, {informal} 1. In addition to a […]
on the sly
[on the sly] {adv. phr.} So that other people won't know; […]
on the spot
[on the spot] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. or [upon the […]
on the spur of the moment
[on the spur of the moment] {adv. phr.} On a sudden […]
on the stage
[on the stage] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} In or into the […]
on the string
[on the string] or [on a string] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Under […]
on the take
[on the take] {adv. phr.} Bribable; corrupt. * /Officer O'Keefe was […]
on the tip of one's tongue
[on the tip of one's tongue] {adv. phr.} About to say […]
on the town
[on the town] {adv.} or {adj. phr.}, {informal} In or into […]
on the wagon
[on the wagon] {adv. phr.} Participating in an alcohol addiction program; […]
on the wane and on the wax
[on the wane and on the wax] {adv. phr.} Decreasing and […]
on the way
[on the way] or [on one's way] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} […]
on the whole
[on the whole] {adv. phr.} 1. In the most important things; […]
on the wing
[on the wing] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. In the air; […]
on the wrong track
[on the wrong track] {adv. phr.} Lost; pursuing the wrong lead. […]
on time
[on time] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. At the time arranged; […]
on top
[on top] {adv.} or {adj. phr.}, {informal} In the lead; with […]
on trial
[on trial] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. For testing or trying […]
once and for all
[once and for all] {adv. phr.} 1. One time and never […]
once in a blue moon
[once in a blue moon] {adv. phr.} Very rarely; very seldom; […]
once in a while
[once in a while] {adv. phr.} Not often; not regularly; sometimes; […]
once upon a time
[once upon a time] {adv. phr.} Sometime before now, long ago. […]
one of these days
[one of these days] or [some of these days] {adv. phr.} […]
one's head off
[one's head off] {adv.} Loud or excessively. "I laughed my head […]
or other
[or other] {adv.} - Used to emphasize indefinite words or phrases […]
or so
[or so] {adv.} About; or a little more. * /Mr. Brown […]
out back
[out back] {adv. phr.} In one's backyard. * /On the Fourth […]
out cold
[out cold] {adv.} or {adj.}, {informal} Unconscious; in a faint. * […]
out in force
[out in force] {adv. phr.} Present in very large numbers; en […]
out loud
[out loud] {adv. phr.} In an ordinary speaking voice and not […]
out of (ones) reach
[out of (one's) reach] {adv. phr.} Unreachable; unattainable; unobtainable. * /Sam […]
out of action
[out of action] {adv. phr.} Useless; crippled; damaged so as to […]
out of all proportion
[out of all proportion] {adv. phr.} Disproportionate; lopsided. * /The news […]
out of bounds
[out of bounds] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. Outside of the […]
out of breath
[out of breath] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} Not breathing easily or […]
out of character
[out of character] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. Not in agreement […]
out of gas
[out of gas] {adv. phr.} 1. Out of fuel (said of […]
out of hand
[out of hand] {adv. phr.} 1. Out of control. * /Bobby's […]
out of line
[out of line] (1) {adv. phr.} Not in a straight line; […]
out of nowhere
[out of nowhere] {adv. phr.} Without having been seen before; suddenly […]
out of one's blood
[out of one's blood] {adv. phr.} Separate from one's feelings, interests, […]
out of one's element
[out of one's element] {adv. phr.} Outside of your natural surroundings; […]
out of one's pocket
[out of one's pocket] {adv. phr.} Having sustained a financial loss; […]
out of one's shell
[out of one's shell] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Out of one's bashfulness […]
out of order
[out of order] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. In the wrong […]
out of place
[out of place] (1) {adv. phr.} Not in the right or […]
out of season
[out of season] {adv. phr.} 1. Not at the right or […]
out of sight
[out of sight] {adv. phr.} 1. Not within one's field of […]
out of step
[out of step] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. Not in step; […]
out of the blue
[out of the blue] or [out of a clear sky] or […]
out of the corner of one's eye
[out of the corner of one's eye] {adv. phr.} Without looking […]
out of the hole
[out of the hole] {adv.} or {adj. phr.}, {informal} 1a. With […]
out of the picture
[out of the picture] {adv. phr.} No longer a possibility or […]
out of the red
[out of the red] {adv. phr.} Having reached solvency; no longer […]
out of the running
[out of the running] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} Having no chance […]
out of the way
[out of the way] {adv. phr.} 1. Not where people usually […]
out of thin air
[out of thin air] {adv. phr.} Out of nothing or from […]
out of town
[out of town] {adv. phr.} Having left one's usual residence or […]
out of tune
[out of tune] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. Out of proper […]
out of turn
[out of turn] {adv. phr.} 1. Not in regular order; at […]
out of work
[out of work] {adv. phr.} Having no income-producing job; unemployed. * […]
out on a limb
[out on a limb] {adv. phr.} With your beliefs and opinions […]
out on bail
[out on bail] {adv. phr.} Released from prison because a security […]
out on parole
[out on parole] {adv. phr.} Released from prison but still under […]
out on the town
[out on the town] {adv. phr.} Going from one bar or […]
over a barrel
[over a barrel] also [over the barrel] {adv. phr.}, {informal} In […]
over one's dead body
[over one's dead body] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Not having the ability […]
over one's head
[over one's head] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. Not understandable; beyond […]
over the top
[over the top] {adv. phr.} 1. Out of the trenches and […]
parrot-fashion
[parrot-fashion] {adv.} Like a parrot; by rote memorization and without any […]
piggy-back
[piggy-back] {adj.} or {adv.} Sitting or being carried on the shoulders. […]
pit-a-pat
[pit-a-pat] {adv.} With a series of quick pats. * /When John […]
point-blank
[point-blank] {adv.} Straightforwardly; bluntly; directly. * /Sue refused point-blank to discuss […]
pull oneself up by the bootstraps
[pull oneself up by the bootstraps] or [pull oneself up by […]
rain or shine
[rain or shine] {adv. phr.} 1. If the weather is stormy […]
right along
[right along] {adv. phr.}, {informal} 1a. On your way satisfactorily or […]
right and left
[right and left] {adv. phr.} In or from every direction; all […]
right away
[right away] or {informal} [right off] also {informal} [right off the […]
right down
[right down] or [up one's alley] {adv. phr.} In accordance with […]
right out
[right out] or [straight out] {adv.} Plainly; in a way that […]
roughly speaking
[roughly speaking] {adv. phr.} Approximately; in general terms. * /Roughly speaking, […]
second best
[second best] {adv.} Second; in second place. * /The team came […]
second-class
[second-class(2)] {adv.} By second class. * /We went second-class on the […]
short of
[short of] (2) {adv. phr.} Away from; at a distance from. […]
shoulder to shoulder
[shoulder to shoulder] {adv. phr.} 1. One beside the other; together. […]
side by side
[side by side] {adv.} 1. One beside the other in a […]
sight unseen
[sight unseen] {adv. phr.} Before seeing it; before seeing her, him, […]
smack-dab
[smack-dab] also {Southern} [smack-to-dab] {adv.}, {informal} Exactly; squarely. * /The ball […]
so be it
[so be it] also [be it so] {adv. phr.}, {formal} 1. […]
so far
[so far] also [thus far] {adv.} Until this time or to […]
so much
[so much] (3) {adv.} By that much; by the amount shown; […]
so much as
[so much as] {adv. phr.} 1. Even. - Usually used in […]
so to speak
[so to speak] {adv. phr.} To say it in this way. […]
sooner or later
[sooner or later] {adv. phr.} At some unknown time in the […]
stone's throw
[stone's throw] or [within a stone's throw] {adv. phr.} Within a […]
straight from the shoulder
[straight from the shoulder] {adv. phr.}, {informal} In an open and […]
straight off
[straight off] {adv. phr.} At once; immediately. * /After school is […]
strange to say
[strange to say] {adv. phr.} Not what you might think; surprisingly. […]
strings attached
[strings attached] {adv. phr.} With some special proviso or condition that […]
sure as shooting
[sure as shooting] {adv. phr.} or {adv. phr.} Certainly, for certain, […]
sure enough
[sure enough] {adv.} As expected. * /Charles was afraid he had […]
sure thing
[sure thing] 1. {n.}, {informal} Something sure to happen; something about […]
take the bit in one's mouth
[take the bit in one's mouth] also [take the bit in […]
ten to one
[ten to one] or [two to one] {adv.} or {adj. phr.}, […]
the other day
[the other day] {adv. phr.} In the recent past. * /I […]
the other way around
[the other way around] {adv. phr.}
See: [JUST THE OTHER WAY].
then again
[then again] {adv.} As an opposite possibility; another thing. * /He […]
then and there
[then and there] {adv. phr.} At that very time and place […]
third-class
[third-class] (2) {adv.} By third class. * /How did you send […]
through and through
[through and through] {adv.} Completely; entirely; whole-heartedly. * /Bob was a […]
through the mill
[through the mill] {adv. phr.} 1. Experienced. * /You could tell […]
through thick and thin
[through thick and thin] {adv. phr.} Through all difficulties and troubles; […]
thus and so
[thus and so] also [thus and thus] {adv. phr.} In a […]
till the cows come home
[till the cows come home] {adv. phr.} Until sunset; until the […]
till the last gun is fired
[till the last gun is fired] or [until the last gun […]
time and again
[time and again] or [time and time again] {adv.} Many times; […]
to a degree
[to a degree] {adv. phr.} 1. {Chiefly British} Very; to a […]
to a fault
[to a fault] {adv. phr.} So very well that it is […]
to a man
[to a man] {adv. phr.} Without exception; with all agreeing. * […]
to a T
[to a T] or [to a turn] {adv. phr.} Just right; […]
to a T
[to a T] or [to a tee] {adv. phr.} Exactly; properly. […]
to advantage
[to advantage] {adv. phr.} So as to bring out the good […]
to all intents and purposes
[to all intents and purposes] {adv. phr.} In most ways; in […]
to and fro
[to and fro] {adv. phr.} Forward and back again and again. […]
to be on the safe side
[to be on the safe side] {adv. phr.} To take extra […]
to be sure
[to be sure] {adv. phr.} Without a doubt; certainly; surely. * […]
to boot
[to boot] {adv. phr.} In addition; besides; as something extra. * […]
to date
[to date] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} Up to the present time; […]
to death
[to death] {adv. phr.}, {informal} To the limit; to the greatest […]
to no avail
[to no avail] (2) {adv. phr.}, {formal} Without result; unsuccessfully. * […]
to one's face
[to one's face] {adv. phr.} Directly to you; in your presence. […]
to one's feet
[to one's feet] {adv. phr.} To a standing position; up. * […]
to one's hearts content
[to one's heart's content] {adv. phr.} To the extent of one's […]
to one's name
[to one's name] {adv. phr.} In your ownership; of your own; […]
to oneself
[to oneself] (1) {adv. phr.} 1. Silently; in the thoughts; without […]
to order
[to order] {adv. phr.} 1. According to directions given in an […]
to pieces
[to pieces] {adv. phr.} 1. Into broken pieces or fragments; destroyed. […]
to scale
[to scale] {adv. phr.} In the same proportions as in the […]
to that effect
[to that effect] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} With that meaning. * […]
to the bitter end
[to the bitter end] {adv. phr.} To the point of completion […]
to the bone
[to the bone] {adv.}, {slang}, {informal} Thoroughly, entirely, to the core, […]
to the contrary
[to the contrary] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} With an opposite result […]
to the eye
[to the eye] {adv. phr.} As it is seen; as a […]
to the fore
[to the fore] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} Into leadership; out into […]
to the full
[to the full] {adv. phr.} Very much; fully. * /The campers […]
to the good
[to the good] {adv. phr.} On the side of profit or […]
to the hilt
[to the hilt] or [up to the hilt] {adv. phr.} To […]
to the kings taste
[to the kings taste] or [to the queen's taste] {adv. phr.} […]
to the letter
[to the letter] {adv. phr.} With nothing done wrong or left […]
to the nth degree
[to the nth degree] {adv. phr.} To the greatest degree possible; […]
to the tune of
[to the tune of] {adv. phr.}, {informal} To the amount or […]
to the wall
[to the wall] {adv. phr.} Into a place from which there […]
toll free
[toll free] {adv. phr.} Calling an (800) telephone number with the […]
tooth and nail
[tooth and nail] {adv. phr.} With all weapons or ways of […]
uh-huh
[uh-huh] or [um-hum] {adv.}, {informal} Yes. - Used only in speech […]
under construction
[under construction] {adv. phr.} In the process of being built or […]
under cover
[under cover] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} Hidden; concealed. * /The prisoners […]
under fire
[under fire] {adv. phr.} Being shot at or being attacked; hit […]
under lock and key
[under lock and key] {adv. phr.} Secured; locked up; well protected. […]
under one's belt
[under one's belt] {adv. phr.}, {informal} 1. In your stomach; eaten; […]
under one's breath
[under one's breath] {adv. phr.} In a whisper; with a low […]
under one's heel
[under one's heel] {adv. phr.} In one's power or control. * […]
under one's nose
[under one's nose] or [under the nose of] {adv. phr.}, {informal} […]
under one's own steam
[under one's own steam] {adv. phr.}, {informal} By one's own efforts; […]
under one's spell
[under one's spell] {adv. phr.} Unable to resist one's influence. * […]
under one's thumb
[under one's thumb] or [under the thumb] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} […]
under one's wing
[under one's wing] {adv. phr.} Under the care or protection of. […]
under orders
[under orders] {adv. phr.} Not out of one's own desire or […]
under protest
[under protest] {adv. phr.} Against one's wish; unwillingly. * /"I'll go […]
under the circumstances
[under the circumstances] also [in the circumstances] {adv. phr.} In the […]
under the counter
[under the counter] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Secretly (bought or sold). * […]
under the hammer
[under the hammer] {adv. phr.} Up for sale at auction. * […]
under the sun
[under the sun] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} On earth; in the […]
under the weather
[under the weather] {adv. phr.} In bad health or low spirits. […]
under the wire
[under the wire] {adv. phr.} With a narrow time limit; in […]
under wraps
[under wraps] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} Not allowed to be seen […]
underway
[underway] {adv. phr.} In progress; in motion. * /The yearly fund-raising […]
until all hours
[until all hours] {adv. phr.} Until very late at night. * […]
until hell freezes over
[until hell freezes over] {adv. phr.}, {slang} Forever, for an eternity. […]
up a tree
[up a tree] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. Hunted or chased […]
up and about
[up and about] or [around] {adv. phr.} Recovered and able to […]
up and at them
[up and at them] 1. {adv. phr.} Actively engaged in a […]
up in the air
[up in the air] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} 1. {informal} In […]
up one's sleeve
[up one's sleeve] or [in one's sleeve] {adv. phr.} 1. Hidden […]
up to no good
[up to no good] {adv. phr.} Intending to do something bad; […]
up to one's ears
[up to one's ears] {adv. phr.} Immersed in; covered with. * […]
up to one's neck
[up to one's neck] {adv. phr.} Overwhelmed with; submerged in. * […]
up to the last minute
[up to the last minute] {adv. phr.} Until the last possible […]
Upsadaisy!
[Upsadaisy!] or [Upsee-daisy!] or [Upsy-daisy!] {adv. phr.} - A popular exclamation […]
upside down
[upside down] {adv. phr.} Overturned so that the bottom is up […]
when hell freezes over
[when hell freezes over] {adv. phr.}, {slang} Never. * /I'll believe […]
when push comes to shove
[when push comes to shove] {adv. phr.} A time when a […]
when the chips are down
[when the chips are down] {adv. cl.}, {informal} When the winner […]
where it's at
[where it's at] {adv. phr.}, {informal} That which is important; that […]
while ago
[while ago] {adv.} At a time several minutes in the past; […]
while back
[while back] {adv.} At a time several weeks or months in […]
wide of the mark
[wide of the mark] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. Far from […]
with a whole skin
[with a whole skin] also [in a whole skin] {adv. phr.} […]
with bad grace
[with bad grace] or [with a bad grace] {adv. phr.} In […]
with bells on
[with bells on] {adv. phr.}, {informal} With enthusiasm; eager or ready […]
with child
[with child] {adv. phr.}, {literary} Going to have a baby; pregnant. […]
with flying colors
[with flying colors] {adv. phr.} With great or total success; victoriously. […]
with good grace
[with good grace] {adv. phr.} With pleasant and courteous behavior; politely; […]
with might and main
[with might and main] {adv. phr.} With full strength or complete […]
with open arms
[with open arms] {adv. phr.} 1. With the arms spread wide […]
with the best
[with the best] or [with the best of them] {adv. phr.} […]
within an ace of
[within an ace of] {informal} or [within an inch of] {adv. […]
within an inch of one's life
[within an inch of one's life] {adv. phr.} Until you are […]
within bounds
[within bounds] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. Inside of the boundary […]
within call
[within call] or [within hail] {adv. phr.} 1. Near enough to […]
within reason
[within reason] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} Within the limits of good […]
without fail
[without fail] {adv. phr.} Without failing to do it or failing […]
word for word
[word for word] {adv. phr.} In exactly the same words. * […]
world without end
[world without end] {adv. phr.}, {literary} Endlessly; forever; eternally. * /Each […]
yours truly
[yours truly] {adv. phr.} 1. Signing off at the end of […]