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".
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:
State Street Improvements Delayed: One of Downtown's Most Poorly-Designed Streets Will Get A Fresh Coat of Asphalt Instead
May 12, 2026 Streetsblog Massachusetts
May 12, 2026 Streetsblog Massachusetts
Witnessing service workers being treated poorly inspires bigger tips, study finds
Feb 19, 2026 KU News
Feb 19, 2026 KU News
Why we sleep poorly in new environments: A brain circuit that keeps animals awake
Feb 2, 2026 EurekAlert!
Feb 2, 2026 EurekAlert!

