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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
CEFR level
B1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈsɔɹli

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Meaning

Definitions

adverb

  1. To a great extent

    “I missed him sorely”

adverb

  1. In or as if in pain

    “She moved painfully forward”

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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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