Awful

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The meaning and definition of Awful, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

adjective
  1. Exceedingly great; usually applied intensively.
    β€œI have learnt an awful amount today.”
  2. Very bad.
    β€œMy socks smell awful.”
adverb
  1. Very, extremely.
    β€œHe was blubbering away something awful.”
  2. Awfully; dreadfully; terribly.

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