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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Sounds Like
Words that sound like the term "poorly".
Spelled Like
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 |
Words That Precede
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Statistically Associated
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
Cleveland casino tourism compares poorly to Midwest rivals in St. Louis and Terre Haute
Jul 15, 2026 Cleveland.com
Jul 15, 2026 Cleveland.com
One Cleveland Browns Contract That Will Continue To Age Poorly in 2026
Jun 21, 2026 Sports Illustrated
Jun 21, 2026 Sports Illustrated