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badly

Pronunciation: [ˈbædli]

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Learn how to use badly in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “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.

Example

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

Example

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

Example

Did you do badly on your last exam?

Context: “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.

Example

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

Example

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

Example

Do you feel badly about what happened yesterday?

Context: “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.

Example

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

Example

He felt badly after eating too much junk food.

Example

Do you still feel badly after catching that cold?

How to pronounce badly

Pronunciation: [ˈbædli]

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