badly · adverb /ˈbæd.li/
badly (LOW QUALITY)
A2 in a way that is not acceptable or of good quality
Dictionary examples:
They played very badly in the first half.
The event was badly organized.
Their children are extremely badly behaved.
He did badly in his exams.
Learner example:
I had done badly in my last exam and my teacher said she would talk to my mother. (Preliminary English Test; B1; Tamil)
badly (VERY MUCH)
A2 very much
Dictionary examples:
He needs the money very badly.
They are badly in need of help.
Learner example:
I need that very badly because I need my five-thousand rupees urgently. (Key English Test; A2; Assamese)
badly (VERY SERIOUSLY)
A2 very seriously
Dictionary example:
badly damaged/hurt/injured
Learner example:
My brother told me that he crashed into the tree with his car and he [was] badly injured. (Preliminary English Test; B1; Farsi)
badly (UNPLEASANT)
B2 in an unpleasant way
Dictionary example:
I thought he was treated very badly.
Learner example:
In the past, zoos treated animals quite badly. (First Certificate in English; B2; Danish)
