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badly

Pronunciación: [ˈbædli]

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Contexto: «general quality»

(adverb) when something is done in a very poor way or not well at all. If you do something badly, it means it might not turn out right, and it can cause problems.

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She played the piano badly at first, but she improved over time.

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He didn't study for the test, so he did badly and failed.

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Did you do badly on your last exam?

Contexto: «feelings or emotions»

(adverb) when someone feels very unhappy or in pain. If you say you feel badly, it means you're not feeling good inside, like being sad or hurt.

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After her friend moved away, she felt badly for a long time.

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He doesn't feel badly about the decision he made; he believes it was the right one.

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Do you feel badly about what happened yesterday?

Contexto: «health or physical condition»

(adverb) when someone is not feeling well physically. If you say you are feeling badly, it means your body feels sick or weak.

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After resting all day, she felt much better and no longer badly.

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He felt badly after eating too much junk food.

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Do you still feel badly after catching that cold?

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