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penniless vs poor

poor vs penniless

penniless is not a noun while poor is a noun.

penniless and poor both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
penniless No Yes No No
poor Yes Yes No No
penniless (noun) poor (noun)
people without possessions or wealth (considered as a group)
penniless (adjective) poor (adjective)
not having enough money to pay for necessities having little money or few possessions
lacking in quality or substances
characterized by or indicating poverty
of insufficient quantity to meet a need
deserving or inciting pity
Difference between penniless and poor

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