substantivally
/ˌsʌbstənˈtaɪvəli/
adverb
- In a way that relates to or functions as a noun in grammar.
- Some pronouns, like 'someone,' always act substantivally in a sentence.
- In the sentence 'The rich should help the poor,' the adjectives 'rich' and 'poor' are used substantivally.
- The word 'run' can be used substantivally as in 'a run in the park.'
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