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poorly vs poor

poor vs poorly

poorly is not a noun while poor is a noun.

poorly and poor both are adjectives.

poorly is an adverb but poor is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
poorly No Yes No Yes
poor Yes Yes No No
poorly (noun) poor (noun)
people without possessions or wealth (considered as a group)
poorly (adjective) poor (adjective)
somewhat ill or prone to illness having little money or few possessions
lacking in quality or substances
characterized by or indicating poverty
of insufficient quantity to meet a need
deserving or inciting pity
poorly (adverb) poor (adverb)
(`ill' is often used as a combining form) in a poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner; not well
Difference between poorly and poor

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