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- [poo r]
- /pʊər/
- /pɔːr/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [poo r]
- /pʊər/
Definitions of poorer word
- adjective poorer having little or no money, goods, or other means of support: a poor family living on welfare. 1
- adjective poorer Law. dependent upon charity or public support. 1
- adjective poorer (of a country, institution, etc.) meagerly supplied or endowed with resources or funds. 1
- adjective poorer characterized by or showing poverty. 1
- adjective poorer deficient or lacking in something specified: a region poor in mineral deposits. 1
- adjective poorer faulty or inferior, as in construction: poor workmanship. 1
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Origin of poorer
First appearance:
before 1150 One of the 7% oldest English words
1150-1200; Middle English pov(e)re < Old French povre < Latin pauper. See pauper
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Parts of speech for Poorer
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poorer popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
poorer usage trend in Literature
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adj poorer
- low rent — Informal. second-rate; bargain-basement.
- low-grade — of an inferior quality, worth, value, etc.: The mine yields low-grade silver ore.
- low-quality — substandard; of inferior quality: It’s hard to make a delicious dish when you start with low-quality ingredients. Repairs made with low-quality parts are cheaper, but they won’t last long.
- low-rent — Informal. second-rate; bargain-basement.
- inferior — lower in station, rank, degree, or grade (often followed by to): a rank inferior to colonel.
Top questions with poorer
- which organization provides loans to poorer nations for economic development?