Adverbs of Degree: How to Describe Temperature

Learn to use adverbs of degree like extremely, very, rather, and fairly to describe temperature and intensity in English.

Adverbs of degree are crucial in English for expressing the intensity or degree of an adjective or another adverb. In this video, we will focus on how these adverbs can describe temperature variations. The adverbs "extremely," "very," "rather," and "fairly" are commonly used to add precision to descriptions.

For instance, "extremely cold" suggests a very high degree of coldness, while "very cold" indicates a slightly lesser intensity. "Rather cold" and "fairly cold" describe moderate levels of coldness, with "rather" being slightly stronger than "fairly." The same pattern applies to hot temperatures, ranging from "fairly hot" to "extremely hot."

Understanding and using adverbs of degree correctly will significantly make your English conversations and writing more detailed and expressive.