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poor
01
owning a very small amount of money or a very small number of things
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
poorest
Comparative
poorer
gradable
Examples
He wanted to help the poor family who were struggling to afford basic necessities like food and clothing.
02
lacking an adequate amount to fulfill a requirement
Examples
The plan failed due to poor preparation.
03
deserving or inciting pity
04
characterized by or indicating poverty
05
of a low quality or standard
Examples
The meal was poor, lacking in flavor and presentation.
Poor
01
Individuals who do not have enough money or material possessions to meet their basic needs for food, shelter, and clothing
Grammatical Information
animacy status
animate
plural form
poor
Lexical Tree
poorly
poorness
poor
