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    poorly
    /ˈpɔːli/

    adverb

    • 1. in a way that is unsatisfactory or inadequate: "schools that were performing poorly"
    • 2. with insufficient money: "he lived as poorly as his peasant parishioners"

    adjective

    • 1. unwell: British "she looked poorly"

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  2. Poorly can be an adverb meaning not well or an adjective meaning ill. Learn how to use it in different contexts and see synonyms and translations.

  3. 2 meanings: 1. in a poor way or manner; badly 2. informal in poor health; rather ill.... Click for more definitions.

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  5. Poorly is an adverb meaning in a poor condition or manner, especially in an inferior or imperfect way. It can also be an adjective meaning somewhat ill or indisposed. See synonyms, example sentences, word history, and related phrases.

  6. Poorly definition: in a poor manner or way. See examples of POORLY used in a sentence.

  7. Definitions of poorly. adverb. (`ill' is often used as a combining form) in a poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner; not well. “the team played poorly ”. synonyms: badly, ill. see more. adjective. somewhat ill or prone to illness. “feeling poorly ”.

  8. Poorly can mean badly or sick, depending on the context. Learn how to use it as an adverb or an adjective, and see translations in different languages.

  9. Learn the meaning of poorly as an adverb and an adjective in British English. See how to use poorly to describe bad performance, health, writing, and more.

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