Difference between Badly and Poorly

What is the difference between Badly and Poorly?

Badly as an adjective is ill, unwell while Poorly as an adjective is ill, unwell, sick

Badly

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: ill, unwell

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: In a bad manner. Very much; to a great degree.

Example sentence: People say 'dream big,' that's kind of one of those motivational sayings, but I would dream hard, meaning I just wanted it so badly, I could feel it.

Poorly

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: in a poor manner

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: ill, unwell, sick

Example sentence: Brussels sprouts are unique creatures. When cooked poorly, they can give off a strongly sulfurous aroma that many find unpleasant. But if you can crack through that aroma and release the natural sweetness hiding underneath, then you're rewarded with one of the most delicious vegetables around.

We hope you now know whether to use Badly or Poorly in your sentence.

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