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sorely

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈsɔːrli/ · UK /ˈsɔːli/

sorely means: Very much, especially when something is needed, missed, or causes disappointment.

adverb

VERY GREATLYC1

Very much, especially when something is needed, missed, or causes disappointment.

  • Your help is sorely needed.
  • We were sorely disappointed by the ending.
  • He will be sorely missed by his friends.

Similar words: greatly, very much, badly

Common phrases: sorely missed, sorely needed, sorely disappointed, sorely tempted

Questions about sorely

What does sorely mean?

Very much, especially when something is needed, missed, or causes disappointment.

What is sorely in other languages?

Türkçe: çok · Español: mucho · Français: cruellement · Deutsch: sehr · Italiano: molto · 日本語: 非常に

How do you pronounce sorely?

In American English /ˈsɔːrli/; in British English /ˈsɔːli/.

How do you use sorely in a sentence?

Your help is sorely needed. We were sorely disappointed by the ending.

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