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Meanings of Poor

Adjective

  • Having little or no money or things compared to others.
  • Not good in quality.
  • Used to show you feel sorry for someone.
  • Not having enough of something important.
  • Not enough or not good enough.
  • Not proud or boastful; humble.

Noun

  • (with "the") People who do not have much money or things.

Explanation of the word: Poor

Poor is when someone doesn't have enough money to take care of themselves or their family. They might not have enough food or a nice place to live.

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Translations for the word: Poor

hindi
गरीब

gareeb

कमज़ोर

kamzor

गरीब बच्चा

gareeb bachcha

   

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Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Poor

What does 'poor' mean?
The word 'poor' means not having enough money or things to live well. It can also mean something that is not good or of low quality.
How do you pronounce 'poor'?
You pronounce 'poor' like 'pore', rhyming with 'more'.
What is the origin of the word 'poor'?
The word 'poor' comes from the Old French word 'povre', which means not having enough.
What is the meaning of 'poor' in Hindi?
The word 'poor' in Hindi is 'गरीब' (Garīb).