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poorer

adj.
A2 Elementary US //ˈpuɹɝ// UK //pˈɔːɹɐ// poor·er

adj. having less money or fewer resources than another person or group. It also describes something that is lower in quality or has less of a good ingredient.

adj. the comparative form of 'poor', indicating a greater lack of financial means or a lower standard of quality relative to another entity.


SIMPLE

The soil in this garden is poorer than in the field.

CONTEXTUAL

Families in the northern districts are often poorer than those living near the capital due to fewer job opportunities.

COMPLEX

The study found that children from poorer backgrounds often face significant barriers to higher education, regardless of their academic potential or personal ambition.

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Usage

Comparative adjective; typically followed by 'than' when making a direct comparison.

Pitfall

more poorerpoorerPoorer is already a comparative form; adding 'more' is a double comparison error common among learners.

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