Usages of adverbs of time in sentence

Adverbs are used to modify the elements of sentence like adjective, verb, adverb, and clause. Adverbs of time like soon, later, late, early tell us the time aspect of something happening. They answer “At what time, or how long” the action is happening.

Now, I have decided to purchase new iPhone. (Now –At the time of expression)
Tomy left yesterday for interview. (When– yesterday)
Since 10 years, they have been dating. (Showing duration–since)
Next week, I will meet at the university. (Next week — point of time)
She daily goes for exercise.( Daily — time frequency)

In the above examples, adverbs ” Now, yesterday, since, next week, daily are used to tell us” When, at what time, and how long something happening)

List of adverbs of time with examples

Today, yeastarday, tomorrow, day after tomorrow.
Last week, in this week, next week, last year, in this year, next year, last month, in this month, next month, last decade, last century, next decade, next century etc.
Daily, weekly, monthly, yearly, annually.
Early, for, since, ago, already, now, soon, late, later.
Yet, still, until, till.
Any longer, any more, no longer.

It is also important to know the position of adverbs of time in sentence. Here are some definite positions of adverbs of time.

Position of adverbs of time in sentence

Tesla is going to increase production of electric cars next year. (Next year –at the end of the sentence)
Since last year, Tesla has been working to improve quality of electric vehicles. ( Since last year — at the beginning of sentence)

If the adverbs of time are placed at the beginning, they are always offset by comma. But, when they are used at the end of the sentence, comma is not necessary.

Now, let’s see the correct usages of adverbs of time in sentence.

Usages of adverbs of time in sentence

1)Today, yeastarday, tomorrow, day after tomorrow, next day tell us at what time something happens in term of “days”.

Today, I’m feeling better.
Yesterday, I was so tired.
I hope it will be fine tomorrow.
But, day after tomorrow, God knows.

2)Last week, in this week, next week, last year, in this year, next year, last month, in this month, next month, last decade, last century, next decade, next century etc.

For examples, Last week/month/year/decade…. Position of adverbs.

Last week, we enjoyed a lot.
Next month, there would be G-8 summit in Japan.
We have planned to visit Taj Mahal next week.
Perhaps, there is no chance to meet next year.

3) Early, ago, already, now, soon, late, later.

Now, the sky is clear. (At the time of expression)
I will reach there later. (After the time of expression)
We will be at station soon. (Quickly no delay)
I have already completed my assignment. (Completed before at the time of expression)
Five years ago, he was working as vendor.(Showing duration of time

5) Daily, weekly, monthly, yearly, and annually.

Usually, daily, weekly, monthly, yearly and annually adverbs are used to express frequency of time. Hence, they are also called adverbs of frequency as well.

Correct use of Yet already and still

He is still feeling unwell.
He hasn’t visited doctor yet. (Expected to reach to the doctor according to given circumstances)

Comparatively, when you use still, it is expected to complete action within the stipulated time. If not completed, it tells us by using “Still” adverb of time.

She is still thinking about to join army.( The decision is not over but it should have been)
Monty has yet to decide whether to leave room or not.

Understanding the difference between “For and since”

Both “for and since” tell us about the present perfect continuous tense. “For” tells us about duration of time. While, “Since” highlights point of time.