Ably and Poorly

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Ably adverb - In a skillful or expert manner.

Usage example: ably maneuvered the boat up to the dock

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Poorly is an antonym for ably.

Poorly adverb - In an unsatisfactory way.

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Ably is an antonym for poorly.

Nearby Words: poor, poorness

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