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poorly vs combining form

combining form vs poorly

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

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

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

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

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