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.
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