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Poor
/pɔː/
Lacking financial resources or wealth; not having much money or possessions.
Synonyms:
impoverished
needy
destitute
indigent
penniless
Antonyms:
wealthy
rich
affluent
prosperous
opulent
Examples:
The
poor
cat was cold and hungry.
Anna feels sorry for the
poor
family.
Etymology:
Originating from the Old French "povre," derived from the Latin "pauper," meaning
poor, low in resources.
Usage Statistics:
132 mentions per 1 million words
Very Often
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