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[ˈɔːf(ʊ)l], (Adjective)
Definitions:
- very bad or unpleasant
(e.g: the place smelled awful)
- used to emphasize the extent of something, especially something unpleasant or negative
(e.g: I've made an awful fool of myself)
- inspiring reverential wonder or fear
Phrases:
- an awful lot
Origin
:
Middle English (see awe, -ful)
[ˈɔːf(ʊ)l], (Adverb)
Definitions:
- awfully; very
(e.g: we're an awful long way from the motorway)
Phrases:
- an awful lot
Origin
:
Middle English (see awe, -ful)
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