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- pronunciation:
- aw
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- features:
- Word Parts
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
When something is awful, its quality is poor. Other things are much better than this is, or other people can do this much better.
My spelling test was awful because I didn't study the words.My dad is an awful cook. He burns everything!- synonyms:
- poor, terrible
- antonyms:
- average, excellent, splendid, wonderful
- similar words:
- bad, inferior, mean, miserable
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| definition 2: |
When something is awful, it is terrible for people.
Many homes were destroyed by that awful storm.The smell from the garbage was awful this morning. I'm glad somebody took it out.My dad really likes this show, but my mom thinks it's awful. She can't even look at it.- synonyms:
- nasty
- antonyms:
- wonderful
- similar words:
- horrible, miserable, terrible, unpleasant
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| related words: |
fierce, nasty, pit |
| derivation: |
awfulness (n.) |
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