suffer
Pronunciation: [ˈsʌfər]
Context: "physical pain"
(verb) to feel pain or to experience something that hurts you physically. When you hurt yourself or feel sick, you might suffer.
Example
After falling off the bike, she suffered a little but was still smiling.
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He didn't suffer any pain after the surgery, which was a relief.
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Did you suffer any injuries during the game?
Context: "emotional pain"
(verb) to experience sadness or distress in your feelings. When something bad happens, like losing a pet or a friend, you may suffer emotionally.
Example
She suffered a lot after her grandfather passed away, but her friends helped her feel better.
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He didn't suffer at all when he moved to a new city; he was excited for the adventure.
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Why do people suffer when they lose something important to them?
Context: "endurance"
(verb) to continue going through something difficult or unpleasant without giving up. Sometimes you have to suffer through hard times to get to something better.
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They suffered through the long journey but made it to the festival in time.
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She doesn't want to suffer through another boring movie; she wants to see something fun.
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What do we learn when we suffer through challenges?