Englishfor English speakers
poorly
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adverb
(= ill, badly)
('ill' is often used as a combining form) in a poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner; not well
he was ill prepared
it ill befits a man to betray old friends
the car runs badly
he performed badly on the exam
the team played poorly
ill-fitting clothes
an ill-conceived plan
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adjective
(= ailing, indisposed, peaked, sickly, unwell)
somewhat ill or prone to illness
my poor ailing grandmother
feeling a bit indisposed today
you look a little peaked
feeling poorly
a sickly child
is unwell and can't come to work
word
Noun
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Words are the smallest meaningful pieces of a language that can be used on their own.
Do you even understand the words I am saying?!
Class, if you are not sure on any word, be sure to check the dictionary.
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A word is a short conversation.
Can I have a word with you, John?
Mr. Gambini, a word with you, please?
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A word is a promise given to someone.
She gave him her word that she would pay him the money on Tuesday.
You have my word for it that the work will be finished before the weekend.
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A word is a piece of news.
Send word to John that Mary is here.
The word is that Mary stole some money from John.
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When Christians speak about the Bible, they sometimes call it the Word.