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sorely

Pronunciation: /ˈsɔɹli/

The English word “sorely” has 2 meanings listed here.

adverb

  1. In a sore or desperate manner.
  2. Very, extremely.

Etymology

From Middle English sorely, from Old English sārlīċ (adjective), sārlīċe (adverb); equivalent to sore + -ly.

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