If the adverb is necessary and there isn't a verb that suffices, then fine. It's my guess that writers confuse the addition of adverbs for precision. - Harmony S - Medium

Adverbs = Bad Writing?

Scott Myers

Mar 19, 2022

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If the adverb is necessary and there isn't a verb that suffices, then fine. It's my guess that writers confuse the addition of adverbs for precision.

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