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poor

/poː/
Meanings
  • adjective

    having little money, food, or other necessities; needy

    - "He grew up in a poor family."
    - "Despite being poor, he managed to save some money."
    - "The poor often struggle to afford basic necessities."
  • adjective

    lacking in quality; of inferior value

    - "The painting was a poor imitation of the original."
    - "The poor quality of the product led to numerous returns."
    - "His performance in the game was poor."
Pronunciation
  1. /pɔː(ɹ)/



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  2. /pɔɹ/



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Antonyms

rich , adequate , good , rich , wealthy
Synonyms

inferior , arm , pitiable
Rhymes
Words rhyming with poor
more , ore , pore , four , pour
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. poor (en) : having little money, food, or other necessities; needy

  2. poor (en) : lacking in quality; of inferior value

  3. Poor (en) : a person who lacks a particular quality or resource; also, a member of a low social class

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. paw

  2. pore

  3. pour

  4. poreover

Variants
List of all variants of poor that leads to same result
poor , poorer , poorest , poorish , poorness , poornesses , poor box , poor boxes , po'boy , poor boy , Poor Clare , Poor Clares , poor farm , poor farms , poor law , poor laws , poor-mouth , poor-mouthing , poor-mouths , pour-mouthed , poor mouth , poor mouths , poor-spirited , poor-spiritedly , poor-spiritedness , poor-spiritednesses , poor white , poor whites
Forms
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poorer, poorliest

Etymology
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Old English pore, from poros 'hollow, empty'

Trivia
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  1. The word 'poor' is derived from the Old English word 'poros,' which means 'hollow' or 'empty.'

  2. In some cultures, it is considered good luck to have a poor person present at a gathering, as they are believed to bring good fortune.

Related Concepts
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  1. economic inequality: A significant issue related to poverty is economic inequality, which refers to the unequal distribution of wealth and resources within a society.

  2. poverty line: The poverty line is a threshold used to define the minimum income required to meet basic needs. It varies from country to country and is often used as a measure of poverty prevalence.

Culture
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The concept of poverty has been explored extensively in literature, art, music, and other forms of expression. It is often used as a metaphor for suffering, hardship, and struggle. In literature, characters who are poor are often portrayed as having to face significant challenges in life, and their stories serve to highlight the inequalities and injustices that exist in society.

How to Memorize "poor"

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    - Imagine a person wearing old, tattered clothes, living in a small, cramped dwelling, and struggling to make ends meet. This visualization can help you remember the meaning of the word 'poor' as related to people who lack resources.

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  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'People Often Require Assistance' to remember the meaning of 'poor' as related to people who lack resources.

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