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suffering

Pronunciation: [ˈsʌfərɪŋ]

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Learn how to use suffering in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “emotional/physical pain”

(noun) suffering means feeling a lot of pain or sadness. It can be from being hurt, sad about something, or going through a tough time.

Example

She found a way to help others who were going through suffering after a loss.

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He didn't seem to care about the suffering of those around him.

Example

What kind of suffering have you seen in your life?

Context: “experiencing pain”

(verb) to suffer means to go through pain or sadness. It’s like when something bad happens and you feel really hurt or upset about it.

Example

He suffers from allergies every spring.

Example

She doesn’t suffer from the same problems as her friend does.

Example

Are you suffering from any illness right now?

How to pronounce suffering

Pronunciation: [ˈsʌfərɪŋ]

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