sorely
gb/sˈɔɹli/ us/sˈɔɹli/
C1
Angličtina
~ 7100
Významy
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adverb
C1
property
1
to a very great, painful degree
Very much; to a very strong degree, usually in a bad or sad way.
Vzorec užití:
sorely [past participle/adjective]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse "sorely" with the adjective "sore" and try to use it before a noun, for example *a sorely problem* (incorrect). "Sorely" is an adverb and usually comes before a past participle or adjective, as in "sorely needed" or "sorely disappointed." Learners may also overuse it in casual speech where "really" or "very" would sound more natural.
Synonyma
badly (Very common and more general; can sound less formal than "sorely".)
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greatly (Stresses size or amount; lacks the strong emotional or negative tone that "sorely" often has.)
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severely (Focuses on seriousness or harshness; more technical/formal and often used for rules, damage, or punishment.)
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deeply (Emphasizes emotional intensity rather than need, lack, or error.)
Antonyma
slightly (Indicates only a small degree, the opposite of the strong intensity in "sorely".)
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mildly (Suggests a gentle or weak degree instead of the strong, often painful force of "sorely".)
Kolokace
sorely needed
|sorely missed
|sorely tempted
|sorely mistaken
|sorely disappointed
|sorely lacking
Témata
emotions
|evaluation
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- Her guidance will be sorely missed by everyone on the team.
- The hospital is sorely needed in this remote region.
- I was sorely tempted to quit my job on the spot.
- You are sorely mistaken if you think this will be easy.
- The project is sorely lacking in clear leadership.
Učební příklady
- My grandfather is sorely missed by our family.
- This town is sorely needed a good doctor.
- I was sorely tempted to eat all the cake.
- You are sorely mistaken about how much it costs.
- The team is sorely disappointed with the result.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
sorely
IPA
GB/sˈɔɹli/
US/sˈɔɹli/
Slabiky a přízvuk
sorely (1 slabika)
Stress on 1st syllable (sorely)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: sorely
- Plural: sorelies
Příbuzná slova
Forms
sorelies
noun
Core family
sore
adjective A2
soreness
noun
Výrazy
sorely disappointed
1/sˈɔɹli dˌɪsəpˈɔɪntɪd/
fixed phrase
very strongly disappointed
Feeling very unhappy because something did not happen as you hoped or expected.
Příklady
- Fans were sorely disappointed when the concert was canceled.
- He was sorely disappointed by his exam results.
sorely lacking
1/sˈɔɹli lˈækɪŋ/
fixed phrase
seriously not enough
Not having enough of something important; having a very serious lack.
Příklady
- The report is sorely lacking in detail.
- Trust is sorely lacking between the two groups.
sorely missed
1/sˈɔɹli mˈɪst/
fixed phrase
missed very much
Missed very much; people feel a strong sense of loss because someone or something is gone.
Příklady
- After she retired, she was sorely missed by her colleagues.
- The old park will be sorely missed by local families.
sorely mistaken
1/sˈɔɹli mɪstˈeɪkən/
fixed phrase
completely or very wrong
Very wrong about something; having a belief that is strongly not true.
Příklady
- If you think money will solve all your problems, you are sorely mistaken.
- They were sorely mistaken about how easy the task would be.
sorely needed
1/sˈɔɹli nˈidɪd/
fixed phrase
needed very much
Needed very much; something that people really require and do not have enough of.
Příklady
- Affordable housing is sorely needed in this city.
- More mental health support is sorely needed in schools.
sorely pressed
1/sˈɔɹli pɹˈɛst/
fixed phrase
under very strong pressure
Under a lot of pressure, often because you do not have enough time, money, or other things you need.
Příklady
- The charity is sorely pressed for funds this year.
- We are sorely pressed for time before the deadline.
sorely tempted
1/sˈɔɹli tˈɛmptɪd/
fixed phrase
very strongly tempted
Feeling a very strong wish to do something, often something you know you should not do.
Příklady
- I was sorely tempted to tell him exactly what I thought.
- She was sorely tempted to give up on the plan.