B2
badly vs poorly
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| badlyadverb/ˈbæd.li/ | Meaning In a poor way; not well. | Goes with — | Example He played badly in the first half, and the team lost the game. |
| poorlyadverb/ˈpɔːr.li/ | Meaning in a way that is not good enough or not successful | Goes with poorly paid | Example Many of the workers in that factory are poorly paid. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Nurses are often paid for such hard work.