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sorely

adverb

to a great extent

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
S
Ends with
Y
Contains
OR
Scrabble score
9
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈsɔɹli

Meaning

Definitions

adverb

  1. to a great extent

    “I missed him sorely”

adverb

  1. in or as if in pain

    “she moved painfully forward”

In context

Example Sentences

I missed him sorely
we were sorely taxed to keep up with them
she moved painfully forward
sorely wounded

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