Words in English that can function as both adjectives and adverbs

 Fast: He ran fast (adverb), He is a fast runner (adjective).


Hard: He hit the ball hard (adverb), The rock is hard (adjective).


Close: She stood close to him (adverb), The store is close (adjective).


Early: He woke up early (adverb), It's early in the morning (adjective).


High: The plane flew high (adverb), The mountain is high (adjective).


Late: She arrived late (adverb), It's getting late (adjective).


Near: She lives near the park (adverb), The nearest grocery store is two blocks away (adjective).


Slow: He walked slow (adverb), The slow train was delayed (adjective).


Tight: He held on tight (adverb), The shirt is too tight (adjective).

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