# Poole vs poorly

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### Poole
*name · IPA /puːl/ · frequency rank #18,657*
A town in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole district, Dorset, England.

### poorly
*adverb · IPA /ˈpʊə.li/ · frequency rank #6,082*
In a poor manner or condition; without plenty, or sufficiency, or suitable provision for comfort.

## Source
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