Adverbs of place describe where something happens or is located. They can be used to answer the question “Where?” in a sentence.

Here are some common adverbs of place:

  • Here: in or at this place
    • Example: I left my keys here on the table. (Here describes the location of the keys.)
  • There: in or at that place
    • Example: He’s over there by the window. (There describes the location of the person.)
  • Everywhere: in or at every place
    • Example: You can find good food to eat everywhere in this city. (Everywhere describes the location of the good food.)
  • Anywhere: in or at any place
    • Example: You can put your suitcase anywhere in the room. (Anywhere describes the location where the suitcase can be placed.)
  • Somewhere: in or at some place
    • Example: I think I left my phone somewhere in the house. (Somewhere describes the location of the phone.)
  • Nowhere: in or at no place
      • Example: The cat is nowhere to be found. (Nowhere describes the location where the cat cannot be found.)

Placement

Adverbs of place can be placed in different positions in a sentence. For example:

  • The keys are here. (adverb at the end of the sentence)
  • Here are the keys. (adverb at the beginning of the sentence)