Meaning of the word poorer in English

What does poorer mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

poorer

US /ˈpʊrər/
UK /ˈpʊərər/

Adjective

1.

having less money or fewer possessions than is normal or expected

Example:
The gap between the rich and the poorer is widening.
Many families are becoming poorer due to rising costs.
2.

of a lower quality or standard

Example:
The new version of the software is actually poorer than the old one.
His performance was poorer than expected.