Poor and Prosperous

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Poor

Poor adjective - Lacking money or material possessions.
Usage example: every year, we make up a basket of food at Thanksgiving for a poor family in the neighborhood
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Prosperous is an antonym for poor in topics: impoverished, wealthy.
Nearby Words: poorly, poorness

Prosperous

Prosperous adjective - Marked by vigorous growth and well-being especially economically.
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Poor is an antonym for prosperous in topics: wealthy, successful, promising.
Nearby Words: prosper, prosperity, prospering, prospered, prosperously
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