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Is it “feel bad” or “feel badly”?
“Bad” is an adjective and “badly” is an adverb.
When you feel bad, you’re talking about your
emotions.
When you feel “badly,” you’re talking about your
ability to feel with your fingers.
“I feel bad that I upset you.”
“I feel badly because I have calluses on my fingertips.”
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