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suffer

Pronunciation: [ˈsʌfər]

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Learn how to use suffer in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

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.

Example

He didn't suffer any pain after the surgery, which was a relief.

Example

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.

Example

He didn't suffer at all when he moved to a new city; he was excited for the adventure.

Example

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.

Example

They suffered through the long journey but made it to the festival in time.

Example

She doesn't want to suffer through another boring movie; she wants to see something fun.

Example

What do we learn when we suffer through challenges?

How to pronounce suffer

Pronunciation: [ˈsʌfər]

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