CEFR A2

badly

adverb

Meaning

In a way that is not good or is harmful.

Examples

He was badly hurt in the accident.
The economy is doing badly.

Synonyms: poorly, terribly, awfully, dreadfully

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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.

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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