poor — having little or no money, goods, or other means of support
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having little or no money, goods, or other means of support
Pronunciation (IPA): /pʊr/
Example Sentences
- My Wi-Fi connection is so poor, even my patience needs buffering.
- She comes from a poor family but has rich dreams.
- His poor cooking skills made even the smoke alarm cry.
poor
ADJECTIVE[/pʊr/]
having little or no money, goods, or other means of support
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'pauper', meaning 'having little' or 'poor'. It passed through Old French 'povre' before entering English, where it acquired its modern form and sense of lacking material wealth or resources.
Breakdown
Latin 'pauper' (having little) → Old French 'povre' → Middle English and Modern English 'poor'. The Latin root combines concepts of scarcity and limited possession.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My Wi-Fi connection is so poor, even my patience needs buffering.”
“She comes from a poor family but has rich dreams.”
“His poor cooking skills made even the smoke alarm cry.”
“The poor student studied hard despite financial difficulties.”
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