Cool MateMeaning of Poor
In simple words: Having little money or resources
Poor in a sentence
- She is in a poor condition after the accident.
- They were so poor that they could barely afford food.
- His grades in school were poor last semester.
- The performance was poor and disappointed the audience.
- I feel poor today because I lost my wallet.
How to use Poor
Use 'poor' to describe someone lacking money or in bad conditions. Avoid using it in formal reports where 'underprivileged' might be more suitable.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Imagine a 'poor' mouse that can’t find cheese.
Related words
Collocations with Poor
- poor health
- poor quality
- poor performance
Synonyms for Poor
- impoverished
- needy
- destitute
- indigent
Common mistakes with Poor
- Confused with 'pore' (the skin opening)
- Using 'poor' as a noun (should use 'the poor')
- Saying 'poorness', which is not standard
Poor appears in
Poor in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
فقير
يمتلك القليل من المال أو الموارد
- Bengaliবাংলা
গরীব, খারাপ
কম টাকা বা সম্পদ থাকা
- GermanDeutsch
Arm, Schlecht, Mangelhaft
Wenig Geld oder Ressourcen haben
- SpanishEspañol
Pobre
Tener poco dinero o recursos
- Persianفارسی
فقیر
داشتن پول یا منابع کم
- FrenchFrançais
Pauvre
Avoir peu d'argent ou de ressources
- Hindiहिन्दी
गरीब
कम पैसे या साधन होना
- ItalianItaliano
Povero
Avere pochi soldi o risorse
- PortuguesePortuguês
Pobre
Ter pouco dinheiro ou recursos.
- RussianРусский
Бедный, Плохой
У кого мало денег или ресурсов
- Urduاردو
غریب، مفلس، خراب، کمزور
پیسے یا وسائل کی کمی ہونا
- Chinese中文
贫穷
钱或资源很少
More words like Poor
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To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbleA2
having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
- AbroadA2
In or to a country that is not one's own.
- AbsoluteB2
total and complete
- AbsolutelyB1
used to emphasize that something is completely true
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Frequently asked questions about Poor
What does Poor mean?
Having little money or resources
What is the definition of Poor?
having very little money; not having enough money for basic needs
How do you use Poor in a sentence?
She is in a poor condition after the accident.
Can you give another example of Poor?
They were so poor that they could barely afford food.
What are synonyms for Poor?
Common alternatives include impoverished, needy, destitute, indigent.
What is the opposite of Poor?
Opposite meanings include rich, wealthy, affluent.
What words go with Poor?
It commonly pairs with poor health, poor quality, poor performance.
What are common mistakes when using Poor?
Confused with 'pore' (the skin opening) Using 'poor' as a noun (should use 'the poor') Saying 'poorness', which is not standard
How do you pronounce Poor?
US: /["/pʊr//pɔːr/"]/, UK: /["/pɔː(r)//pʊə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Poor?
Use 'poor' to describe someone lacking money or in bad conditions. Avoid using it in formal reports where 'underprivileged' might be more suitable.
What CEFR level is Poor?
"Poor" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.