An adverb of degree is a type of adverb that describes the intensity or degree to which another word applies. It is used to discuss the degree or intensity of an adjective, an action, or another adverb. Adverbs of degree usually modify the adjectives, verbs, or other adverbs they directly precede, and they usually answer the question "how much?". They are usually placed before the word they are modifying. Some common examples of adverbs of degree include "almost," "absolutely," "barely," "completely," "deeply," "enough," "enormously," "extremely," "fairly," "fully," "greatly," "hardly," "incredibly," "practically," "quite," "scarcely," "somewhat," "terribly," and "virtually". Adverbs of degree are important modifiers that help speakers express the intensity or degree of something.