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poor relation

poor re·la·tion
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [poo r ri-ley-shuh n]
    • /pʊər rɪˈleɪ ʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [poo r ri-ley-shuh n]
    • /pʊər rɪˈleɪ ʃən/

Definitions of poor relation words

  • countable noun poor relation If you describe one thing as a poor relation of another, you mean that it is similar to or part of the other thing, but is considered to be inferior to it. 0
  • noun poor relation a person or thing considered inferior to another or others 0
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Parts of speech for Poor relation

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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poor relation popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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Synonyms for poor relation

noun poor relation

  • dependent — To be dependent on something or someone means to need them in order to succeed or be able to survive.
  • dependents — Plural form of dependent.
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Antonyms for poor relation

noun poor relation

  • major — Clarence, born 1936, U.S. novelist and poet.
Just one Antonym for poor relation

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