Cool MatePoor vs The figures really aren't that good
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Poor
Top 1,000 (very common)A1
The figures really aren't that good
Top 2,000 (common)
Most common: Poor
| Poor | The figures really aren't that good | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/pɔː(r)//pʊə(r)/"]/🇺🇸 /["/pʊr//pɔːr/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //ðə ˈfɪgəz ˈrɪəli ɑːnt ðæt ɡʊd//🇺🇸 //ðə ˈfɪɡjərz ˈrili ɑrnt ðæt ɡʊd// |
| Meaning | Having little money or resources | The numbers or results are not very good. |
| Example | She is in a poor condition after the accident. | The figures really aren't that good for our sales this quarter. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 1,000 (very common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| CEFR level | A1 | - |
| Collocations | poor health, poor quality, poor performance | figures show, figures indicate, financial figures, sales figures, data figures |
| Antonyms | rich, wealthy, affluent | - |
| Common mistakes | Confused with 'pore' (the skin opening), Using 'poor' as a noun (should use 'the poor'), Saying 'poorness', which is not standard | Confused with 'the figures' as in diagrams rather than numbers., Using 'good' instead of synonyms for a more precise meaning., Overusing in overly positive situations where the figures are actually negative. |
| Usage notes | Use 'poor' to describe someone lacking money or in bad conditions. Avoid using it in formal reports where 'underprivileged' might be more suitable. | Use when discussing data or performance in a relatively casual context. May not be suitable for formal reports. |
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Frequently asked questions: Poor vs The figures really aren't that good
What's the difference between Poor and The figures really aren't that good?
Poor: Having little money or resources The figures really aren't that good: The numbers or results are not very good.
Which is more common: Poor and The figures really aren't that good?
Poor is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Poor: She is in a poor condition after the accident. The figures really aren't that good: The figures really aren't that good for our sales this quarter.
Can I use Poor and The figures really aren't that good interchangeably?
Not always. Poor and The figures really aren't that good are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.