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POORER

(adj., noun, adj.sat)
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Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Poorer.

How to pronounce poorer:

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Poorer - as an adjective

Having little money or few possessions

Example: "Deplored the gap between rich and poor countries"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
rich9

Characterized by or indicating poverty

Example: "The country had a poor economy"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
rich9

Lacking in quality or substances

Example: "A poor land"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
rich9

Poorer - as a noun

People without possessions or wealth (considered as a group)

Example: "The urban poor need assistance"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
poor people
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
people10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
rich9

Poorer - as an adjective satellite

Deserving or inciting pity

Example: "A hapless victim"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hapless12miserable13misfortunatepathetic15piteous9pitiable12pitiful12wretched17

Of insufficient quantity to meet a need

Example: "An inadequate income"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
inadequate20jejune20short8

Example Sentences

"He grew up in a poorer neighborhood."
"The poorer countries struggle with economic development."
"The study found a correlation between higher crime rates and poorer neighborhoods."
"She felt some people treated her poorly because she was from a poorer background."
"The poorer students often face more challenges in their education."
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Word Game Points

Is POORER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, poorer is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

POORER has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is POORER a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, poorer is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
POORER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is POORER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, poorer is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
POORER has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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