Do you know the difference between “bad” and “badly”? These two words can be confusing. Let’s learn about them!
Both “bad” and “badly” come from old English words. “Bad” has been used for hundreds of years to talk about not good things. “Badly” is just “bad” with a “ly” at the end. It is used to describe how something is done.
Bad is an adjective. Adjectives describe nouns. We use “bad” to say something is not good.
Badly is an adverb. Adverbs describe verbs. We use “badly” to say something is done in a not good way.
Remember: Adjectives describe nouns and are usually next to them. “Bad” is an adjective. Adverbs describe verbs and often end in “-ly.” “Badly” is an adverb.
To recap, use “bad” when you are describing a noun, like “a bad movie.” Use “badly” when you are describing how something is done, like “She sings badly.” Keep these tips in mind, and you will always know which word to use!
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