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:
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The gap between the rich and the poorer is widening.
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Many families are becoming poorer due to rising costs.
2.
of a lower quality or standard
Example:
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The new version of the software is actually poorer than the old one.
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His performance was poorer than expected.