Great and Poor

Great

Great adjective - Of the very best kind.
Usage example: this cake is great!

Poor is an antonym for great in topics: excellent, bad, important, very large.

Nearby Words: greatly, greatness

Poor

Poor adjective - Falling short of a standard.
Usage example: a pretty poor musician, even for a garage band

Great is an antonym for poor in topics: unfortunate, weak, deficient, wealthy, lacking sufficient money.

Nearby Words: poorly, poorness

Both words in one sentence

  • Rich Suitor, Poor Suitor During Stanley Yelnats's great-great-grandfather's story, Elya (the grandpa) is the poor one and he's up against a fat slob rich guy who's significantly older.
  • Useful Notes / Australian Politics Considered one of our great Prime Ministers, for his war-time leadership, great oratory and general sympathy for the poor guy.
  • Website / Everything Is Terrible Unfortunate Names: Poor Robert Fagot... Unintentional Period Piece: A great, great deal of the videos showcased are products of their time.
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