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severely vs badly

badly vs severely

severely and badly both are adverbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
severely No No No Yes
badly No No No Yes
As adverbs, severely and badly are synonyms defined as:
  • severely and badly: to a severe or serious degree
Other synonyms of severely include gravely, seriously.
severely (adverb) badly (adverb)
to a severe or serious degree (`ill' is often used as a combining form) in a poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner; not well
with sternness; in a severe manner to a severe or serious degree
causing great damage or hardship very much; strongly
with great intensity (`bad' is a nonstandard variant for `badly')
in a disobedient or naughty way
evilly or wickedly
unfavorably or with disapproval
with unusual distress or resentment or regret or emotional display
in a disadvantageous way; to someone's disadvantage
without skill or in a displeasing manner
Difference between severely and badly

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