poor
adjective
having little or no money, goods, or other means of support.
poorer
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comparativeof poor.comparative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating a greater degree of a quality.
Example Sentences
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On the face of it, Fifa is the poorer cousin at just $1 per global fan, compared to NFL's $52.8.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
This occurs for two reasons: Homes sold by older people tend to have poorer upkeep, and older sellers are more likely to sell their homes off-MLS — and to investors.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 1, 2026
During the press conference, she described a broad vision that would shift the EDC’s focus to economically help poorer New Yorkers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
For national tournaments, the corollary is how poorer countries always have to match up against richer ones for regional faceoffs and qualifiers that culminate in the quadrennial dream that is the World Cup.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
He was sure enough about it to have made some account-closing bets on the horse, at least one as a side wager with his father, and he was a great deal poorer for it.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
