English · Adjectives
poorer
/ˈpʊərər/
[/ˈpʊərər/]
comparative of poor
Beginneradjective
Definition
Comparative form of 'poor'. Used to compare two things, saying one is more poor than the other.
Example
This region is poorer than the capital.
This region is poorer than the capital.
Etymology
From 'poor' plus the comparative suffix '-er'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in comparisons, often followed by 'than'.