11.4 Chief uses of Adverbs. Adverbs and adverb phrases are chiefly used as modifiers in phrases and as adverbial in clauses and sentences. 1) Adverbs as modifiers in phrases a. As modifiers of verbs, e.g. • He has already admitted his fault at the meeting. • I can hardly agree to his proposal. • They totally ignored my views. b. As modifiers of adjectives, e.g. • That was a very funny film. • He..