Poorly and Weakly

Poorly

Poorly adjective - Temporarily suffering from a disorder of the body.
Usage example: she stayed home because she was feeling poorly

Weakly and poorly are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Weakly" instead the word "Poorly" as an adverb or an adjective.

Nearby Words: poor, poorness

Weakly

Weakly adjective - Chronically or repeatedly suffering from poor health.
Usage example: a weakly baby who required repeated hospitalizations

Poorly and weakly are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Poorly" instead the word "Weakly" as an adverb or an adjective.

Nearby Words: weak, weakness
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