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1. poor

adjective. ['ˈpuːr'] deserving or inciting pity.

Etymology

  • povre (Middle English (1100-1500))

Rhymes with Poor

  • entrepreneur
  • pimplapure
  • observateur
  • premature
  • reinsure
  • procure
  • obscure
  • immature
  • beladur
  • amanpour
  • stamour
  • secure
  • rednour
  • reassure
  • mature
  • lumpur
  • lancour
  • impure
  • gochnour
  • gilmour
  • demure
  • brochure
  • bonjour
  • baldur
  • unsure
  • segur
  • mosur
  • manure
  • lesure
  • latour

How do you pronounce poor?

Pronounce poor as pur.

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Sentences with poor


1. Adjective
Perennials do well in poor dirt, but annuals need a rich soil.

4. poor

adjective. ['ˈpuːr'] characterized by or indicating poverty.

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Etymology

  • povre (Middle English (1100-1500))

5. poor

adjective. ['ˈpuːr'] unsatisfactory.

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Etymology

  • povre (Middle English (1100-1500))

6. poor

adjective. ['ˈpuːr'] lacking in specific resources, qualities or substances.

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Etymology

  • povre (Middle English (1100-1500))

7. poor

noun. ['ˈpuːr'] people without possessions or wealth (considered as a group).

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Etymology

  • povre (Middle English (1100-1500))

8. poor

adjective. ['ˈpuːr'] not sufficient to meet a need.

Etymology

  • povre (Middle English (1100-1500))