adjunct phrase
nounUK /ˈædʒʌŋkt freɪz/
US /ˈædʒʌŋkt freɪz/
An adjunct phrase is a small group of words that adds extra information to a sentence.
In the sentence 'She sang with great joy,' the phrase 'with great joy' is an adjunct phrase.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A phrase that is not required for the sentence to be grammatically complete.
'In the morning' in 'We run in the morning' can be removed without breaking the sentence.
3. A phrase that gives details about time, place, or manner.
'At the park' in 'They played at the park' tells where they played.
4. A phrase attached to a clause to add extra meaning.
'After lunch' in 'After lunch, we read' is an adjunct phrase.