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poor

/pʊər/

Describes someone who has very little money, possessions, or resources to live comfortably. It is also used to describe something of low quality, a lack of skill, or to express sympathy for someone's situation.

أمثلة

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1

Many poor families in the city rely on local food banks.

Families with very little money in the city use community food services.

2

The government is committed to improving living standards for poor communities.

The authorities want to help groups of people who do not have much wealth.

3

I'm too poor to buy that new video game right now.

I don't have enough money to purchase that game at the moment.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
poverty
Verb
impoverish
ظرف
poorly
صفة
poor
مرتبط
poorness
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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of the two 'O's in 'poor' as two empty pockets with zero coins in them.

اختبار سريع

The restaurant closed down because the food was of very ___ quality.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: poor

أمثلة

1

Many poor families in the city rely on local food banks.

everyday

Families with very little money in the city use community food services.

2

The government is committed to improving living standards for poor communities.

formal

The authorities want to help groups of people who do not have much wealth.

3

I'm too poor to buy that new video game right now.

informal

I don't have enough money to purchase that game at the moment.

4

The report highlights a correlation between poor nutrition and low academic scores.

academic

The study shows a link between bad eating habits and low grades.

5

The project failed due to poor planning and a lack of investment.

business

The business venture did not succeed because the strategy was bad.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
poverty
Verb
impoverish
ظرف
poorly
صفة
poor
مرتبط
poorness

تلازمات شائعة

poor health the state of being frequently sick or weak
poor quality describing something that is not well made
poor performance doing a task or job badly
poor eyesight having difficulty seeing clearly
poor neighborhood an area where people with low incomes live

العبارات الشائعة

poor thing

an expression of sympathy for someone who is suffering

as poor as a church mouse

having no money at all

a poor man's version

a cheaper or inferior substitute for something expensive

يُخلط عادةً مع

poor vs pour

'Pour' is a verb meaning to make a liquid flow from a container.

poor vs pore

'Pore' is a noun referring to a small opening in the skin.

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ملاحظات الاستخدام

Use 'poor' when discussing financial status, but remember it also acts as a synonym for 'unskilled' or 'low-grade' (e.g., poor at sports).

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أخطاء شائعة

Do not say 'the poors' to refer to a group of people; instead, use 'the poor' as a collective noun or 'poor people'.

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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of the two 'O's in 'poor' as two empty pockets with zero coins in them.

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أصل الكلمة

Derived from the Old French 'poure', which comes from the Latin 'pauper', meaning 'getting little'.

أنماط نحوية

Can be used as a collective noun: 'the poor'. Often followed by 'at' to indicate lack of ability: 'poor at spelling'. Used before a noun to show sympathy: 'that poor dog'.
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السياق الثقافي

In many English-speaking societies, the term 'low-income' is often used in professional settings as a more sensitive alternative to 'poor'.

اختبار سريع

The restaurant closed down because the food was of very ___ quality.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: poor

كلمات ذات صلة

unformible

C1

A noun referring to an entity, substance, or abstract concept that resists being shaped, structured, or categorized into a standard mold. It is often used in technical or philosophical contexts to describe something inherently chaotic or unstructured that defies traditional organization.

overpedery

C1

Describes a state or quality of being excessively concerned with minor details, formal rules, or displaying academic knowledge in a tedious way. It is typically used to criticize someone for being 'too much of a pedant' in their approach to a task or subject.

entractery

C1

Describing something that occurs during or pertains to an intermission or the interval between main acts of a performance. It is often used to characterize supplementary entertainment, music, or transitional activities that fill the gap between primary events.

nonceddom

C1

To designate or treat an entity, such as a word or a technical variable, as a temporary 'nonce' item created for a single, specific occasion. It involves isolating a concept so it does not become a permanent part of a system or vocabulary.

misvertible

C1

To incorrectly convert, transpose, or invert a sequence, data set, or logical statement. This verb describes the specific act of failing to maintain accuracy during a transformation process, resulting in a flawed output.

perivestance

C1

The state or act of surrounding an object or entity, often providing a protective, decorative, or atmospheric layer. It refers to the encompassing environment or the 'clothing' of a central core with external elements.

obscribic

C1

To write over existing text or markings in order to conceal, invalidate, or replace them. It specifically refers to the act of using new writing to obscure what was previously written on a surface.

abflexism

C1

To consciously or unconsciously contract the abdominal muscles and core as a response to physical or psychological stressors. This verb describes the act of adopting a rigid internal posture to display strength, maintain stability, or resist external pressure.

interarchship

C1

Relating to the structural or functional relationship existing between two dental or physiological arches, typically the upper and lower jaws. It describes the state of alignment, spacing, and interaction between these opposing structures in a clinical or biological context.

trimarship

C1

Describing a state of balanced three-way coordination or a structure characterized by tripartite leadership. It is typically used to define systems where three distinct entities share equal power or responsibility to maintain stability.

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