badly (A2)
adverb
Pronunciation: /ˈbæd.li/
Definition
In a way that is not good or is harmful.
Examples
He was badly hurt in the accident.
The economy is doing badly.
She sings badly.
How to Use badly
- badly hurt (collocation)
- Injured in a serious way. — "The cyclist was badly hurt after falling."
- badly need (collocation)
- To want or require something very much. — "I badly need to find a new job."
- badly done (collocation)
- Completed in a poor or incorrect way. — "The painting was badly done."
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