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Adverb finder.

List the -ly adverbs in your text so you can swap weak ones for stronger, active verbs.

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About this tool

How to use the adverb finder.

What it does. Finds adverbs, the words that often do the work a stronger verb should.

How to use it. Paste text to see where adverbs appear. Consider replacing a weak verb plus adverb ('ran quickly') with one strong verb ('sprinted').

Why it matters. Adverbs can be a sign of a lazy verb. Cutting them often forces sharper, more vivid writing.

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