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combining form vs poorly

poorly vs combining form

combining form is a noun but poorly is not a noun.

combining form is not an adjective while poorly is an adjective.

combining form is not an adverb while poorly is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
combining form Yes No No No
poorly No Yes No Yes
combining form (noun) poorly (noun)
a bound form used only in compounds
combining form (adjective) poorly (adjective)
somewhat ill or prone to illness
combining form (adverb) poorly (adverb)
(`ill' is often used as a combining form) in a poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner; not well
Difference between combining form and poorly

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