The difference between Awfully and Extremely

When used as adverbs, awfully means badly, terribly, whereas extremely means to an extreme degree.


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  1. Awfully as an adverb:

    Badly, terribly.

    Examples:

    "She led after the swiming and cycling, but ran awfully and came in fourth."

  2. Awfully as an adverb (not comparable):

    Very; exceedingly; extremely; excessively.

  3. Awfully as an adverb (archaic):

    In a manner inspiring awe.

  4. Awfully as an adverb (archaic):

    Reverently.

  5. Awfully as an adverb (obsolete):

    Fearfully.

  1. Extremely as an adverb (degree):

    To an extreme degree.

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