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poor

Pronunciation: [/pʊɚ/]

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poor: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use poor in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “financial status”

(adjective) when someone does not have a lot of money or possessions. If a person cannot afford many things, they are considered poor.

Example

The family living in the small house is poor but happy.

Example

She felt sad when she saw the poor conditions some people live in.

Example

Do you think donating clothes to the poor is a good idea?

Context: “general”

(noun) a person who has little money or few possessions, often in need of help from others. If someone cannot afford basic things, they may be called a poor.

Example

The charity organization helps provide food and shelter for the poor in the community.

Example

Some people look down on the poor and treat them unfairly.

Example

How can we support the poor in our neighborhood?

How to pronounce poor

Pronunciation: [/pʊɚ/]

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