CEFR A2

poorer

adjective

Meaning

Having less money or fewer possessions than someone else, or having less of something desirable.

Examples

The economic recession left many people poorer than before.
His argument was poorer for lacking any real evidence.

Synonyms: less wealthy, impoverished, needy, destitute

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poorer (A2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈpɔːrər/

Definition

Having less money or fewer possessions than someone else, or having less of something desirable.

Examples

The economic recession left many people poorer than before.
His argument was poorer for lacking any real evidence.
The team's performance was poorer in the second half of the game.

How to Use poorer

poorer than (prepositional phrase): Used for direct comparison of lack of money or resources. — "This region is poorer than the neighboring one due to fewer job opportunities."

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