# adverb vs adverse

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### adverb
*noun · IPA /ˈæd.vɜːb/ · frequency rank #49,754*
A word that modifies a verb, adjective, other adverbs, or various other types of words, phrases, or clauses.

### adverse
*adjective · IPA /ˈæd.və(ɹ)s/ · frequency rank #8,382*
Unfavorable; antagonistic in purpose or effect; hostile; actively opposing one's interests or wishes; contrary to one's welfare; acting against; working in an opposing direction.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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