poor — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

poor (/pɔːr/)

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🔊 /pɔːr/

Meaning

Meaning: not wealthy

Having little money; or of low quality.

Examples

🗣 The poor family could barely afford enough food to last the whole week.

Etymology

From Latin ‘pauper’ (poor), via Old French ‘povre’.

How & Where It’s Used

Describes both lack of money and low quality.

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