adverbial expression
nounUK /ədˈvɜːbiəl ɪkˈspreʃən/
US /ədˈvɜːrbiəl ɪkˈspreʃən/
A group of words that works like an adverb to tell how, when, or where something happens.
In the sentence 'She sings with great joy,' the phrase 'with great joy' is an adverbial expression.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A multi-word unit functioning as an adverbial in a clause.
'At the end of the day' is an adverbial expression of time.
3. Any expression that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb.
'Very quickly' acts as an adverbial expression modifying the verb 'ran.'
4. A fixed phrase used to express manner, place, time, or condition.
'Under no circumstances' is an adverbial expression of condition.