The difference between Awfully and Terribly
When used as adverbs, awfully means badly, terribly, whereas terribly means so as to cause terror or awe.
check bellow for the other definitions of Awfully and Terribly
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Awfully as an adverb:
Badly, terribly.
Examples:
"She led after the swiming and cycling, but ran awfully and came in fourth."
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Awfully as an adverb (not comparable):
Very; exceedingly; extremely; excessively.
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Awfully as an adverb (archaic):
In a manner inspiring awe.
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Awfully as an adverb (archaic):
Reverently.
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Awfully as an adverb (obsolete):
Fearfully.
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Terribly as an adverb (literary, _, or, _, dated):
So as to cause terror or awe.
Examples:
"The lion roared terribly."
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Terribly as an adverb:
Very; extremely.
Examples:
"He's terribly busy and you really shouldn't bother him."
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Terribly as an adverb:
Very badly.
Examples:
"She took part in the karaoke, but sang terribly."