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Uncommonawful
The correct spelling is awful.
How to pronounce awful
/ˈɔːfəl/
adjectiveIPA: /ˈɔːfəl/
Say it like: Awf-ul
The correct spelling is awful. Very bad. For example: "My socks smell awful."
Usage Examples
“My socks smell awful.”
“I have learnt an awful amount today.”
“He was blubbering away something awful.”
Meanings
adjective
- 1.Very bad.
- 2.Exceedingly great; usually applied intensively.
- 3.Causing fear or horror; appalling, terrible.
- 4.Inspiring awe; filling with profound reverence or respect; profoundly impressive.
- 5.Struck or filled with awe.
adverb
- 1.Awfully; dreadfully; terribly.
- 2.Very, extremely.
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