I am a poor student!

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I am a poor student.

Does this sentence have double meanings?

1. I am a poverty-stricken student.
2. I am a miserable student.
 
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"I am a poor student" does indeed have two possible meanings, thus:
  • 1. I am not a good student.
    2. I do not have much money.
As usual, context would reveal which meaning is intended. Examples:
  • 1. I am a poor student. I don't study enough, and I get bad grades.
    2. I am a poor student. I can't buy new clothes. I can barely afford to stay in school.

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