| Level | A1 |
|---|---|
| Kind | adjective |
| Front | poor |
| IPA | /pɔː(r) ; pʊə(r) / adjective (poorer; poorest) |
| Back | fakir, yoksul zavallı |
| Back 2 | poor (adjective) /pɔː(r)
; pʊə(r) / adjective (poorer; poorest)
1 not
having enough money to have a comfortable life
fakir, yoksul
The family was too poor to buy new clothes.
Richer countries could do more to help
poorer countries.
OPPOSITE RICH
2 [only
before a noun]
used when you are
showing that you feel sorry for sb
zavallı
That poor child has lost both her parents.
Poor Dan! He's very upset!
3 of
low quality or in a bad condition
zayıf, kötü,
düşük kaliteli
Paul is in very poor health.
Farmers are expecting a poor harvest.
The industry has a poor safety record.
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