Meaning
Having very little money.
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Word origin
From Old French povre, from Latin pauper, meaning poor.
- Origin
- Old French
- Root
- povre
Examples
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"Poor" means having very little money.
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Before a noun, "poor" works like any other adjective.
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Here "poor" shows that you feel sorry for someone.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 6, lesson 4: poor, sick, voice and 7 more words.