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Grade 5
(aw-ful) 2 syllables

Definition

adjective. very bad or unpleasant in quality.

Example Sentence

Because of an awful flood many people had to leave their homes.

More Example Sentences

The movie was awful and not enjoyable.

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Rhymes

  • awful
  • coffel
  • stoffel
  • waffle

  • falafel
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