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Meaning of the word poorly in English

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poorly

US /ˈpʊr.li/
UK /ˈpʊr.li/
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Adverb

1.

in a bad or inferior way

Example:
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He performed poorly on the exam.
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The car was running poorly.
Synonym:
badlyinadequatelydeficientlyinferiorlysubstandardly
2.

with little or no money; in poverty

Example:
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The family lived poorly in a small shack.
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Many people are still living poorly in developing countries.
Synonym:
destitutelyimpoverishedlyindigentlypennilessly
3.

in a way that indicates ill health; unwell

Example:
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She's been feeling poorly all week.
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He looked poorly after his long illness.
Synonym:
unwellsicklyailinginfirmweakly
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