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a class of word which is generally used to describe or modify a noun, such as cat; e.g. a sleepy small furry brown cat.

a class of word which is used to describe or modify a verb; for example, the verb purr can be modified by the adverb loudly: the cat purred loudly. Adverbs can also modify adjectives; the adverb absolutely can modify the adjective fabulous, in the phrase Absolutely Fabulous.

grammatical information contained in the verb phrase about the duration of an action; for example I was walking in contrast to I walked.

 a part of the verb phrase, separate from the lexical verb, which carries information about tense, mood and aspect. See page 67.