poor
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Sign inowning a very small amount of money or a very small number of things
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He wanted to help the poor family who were struggling to afford basic necessities like food and clothing.
The poor beggar sat on the street, asking for help from passersby.
unsuccessful
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not achieving the intended or desired outcome
failed
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not successful in achieving the desired result
defeated
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having been beaten in a competition, battle, or struggle
to fail
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to be unsuccessful in accomplishing something
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intransitive
to lose
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to not win in a race, fight, game, etc.
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intransitive
to break down
/bɹˈeɪk dˈaʊn/
(of a relationship, negotiation, etc.) to fail to function properly
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Phrasal Status
inseparable
phrase's verb
break
phrase's particle
down
to give up
/ɡɪv ʌp/
to stop trying when faced with failures or difficulties
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intransitive
Phrasal Status
inseparable
phrase's verb
give
phrase's particle
up
unproductive
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ineffective in producing positive or meaningful outcomes
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