poorly
Definitions
Adverb
- (`ill' is often used as a combining form) in a poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner; not well
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Words that sound like the term "poorly".
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Words that are spelled similarly to the term "poorly".
Words That Follow
Words that often follow the term "poorly" in a sentence.
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | poorly known | 1 | 2 |
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Words that are statistically associated with "poorly" in the same piece of text.
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | often | 2 | 2 |
| 2 | atmosphere | 3 | 2 |
| 3 | several | 3 | 2 |
| 4 | accommodation | 5 | 2 |
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Term
Definitions: 1
Fragments: 1
Sound Alikes: 16
Spelled Like: 20
Words that Follow: 1
Words that Precede: 0
Statistically Associated: 4
Consonant Matches: 3
Freq: The frequency is a relative score of how often the word appears in standard English text.
📰 This Word in the News:
Contributor: ICE has escalated to illegal home invasions. This will end poorly
Feb 9, 2026 Los Angeles Times
Feb 9, 2026 Los Angeles Times
Cloudy Data, Costly Deals: How Poorly States Disclose Data Center Subsidies
Nov 5, 2025 Good Jobs First
Nov 5, 2025 Good Jobs First
‘Progress is Not Success,’ Warns UNAIDS at Start of Poorly Attended UN High-Level Meeting on HIV
Jun 22, 2026 Health Policy Watch
Jun 22, 2026 Health Policy Watch