CEFR A1

poor

adjective

Meaning

Having little or no money, or not having enough of something.

Examples

He grew up in a poor family.
The country has many poor people.

Synonyms: needy, impoverished, destitute

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poor (A1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /pɔːr/

Definition

Having little or no money, or not having enough of something.

Examples

He grew up in a poor family.
The country has many poor people.
The soil is poor and cannot grow many plants.

How to Use poor

poor in (prepositional phrase): Lacking in a specific nutrient or element. — "The soil is poor in minerals."
poor on (prepositional phrase): Lacking in a specific quality or skill. — "He is poor on details."

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