B1verb 1K

Suffer

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈsʌfə(r)/","/ˈsʌfəz/","/ˈsʌfəd/","/ˈsʌfərɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈsʌfər/","/ˈsʌfərz/","/ˈsʌfərd/","/ˈsʌfərɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Suffer

to be badly affected by a disease, pain, sad feelings, a lack of something, etc.

In simple words: to feel pain or distress

Suffer in a sentence

• Many people suffer from anxiety and depression.
• I cannot bear to see my friends suffer in silence.
• He suffers from a rare genetic disorder.
• After the accident, she had to suffer through months of rehabilitation.
• Animals can suffer just like humans do when treated poorly.
• People often suffer when they do not have access to basic healthcare.
• Many students suffer the consequences of skipping classes.
• He will suffer the consequences of his actions eventually.

How to use Suffer

Used when someone is experiencing pain or hardship. Avoid in casual contexts where lighter terms are appropriate.

Grammar pattern

suffer + from + condition

Memory hint

Think of a 'sufferer' who is 'suffering' greatly.

Related words

Collocations with Suffer

• a lot
• badly
• enormously
• be likely to
• tend to
• continue to
• for
• from
• under
• suffer in silence
• a lot
• badly
• enormously
• be likely to
• tend to
• continue to
• for
• from
• under
• suffer in silence

Synonyms for Suffer

• endure
• experience
• agonize
• withstand
• tolerate

Opposites of Suffer

• enjoy
• thrive
• prosper

Common mistakes with Suffer

• "Suffer with" instead of "suffer from"
• Using 'suffer' without a specific condition
• Mixing up 'suffer' with 'sufferer' as a verb

Frequently asked questions about Suffer

What does Suffer mean?

to feel pain or distress

What is the definition of Suffer?

to be badly affected by a disease, pain, sad feelings, a lack of something, etc.

How do you use Suffer in a sentence?

Many people suffer from anxiety and depression.

Can you give another example of Suffer?

I cannot bear to see my friends suffer in silence.

What are synonyms for Suffer?

Common alternatives include endure, experience, agonize, withstand, tolerate.

What is the opposite of Suffer?

Opposite meanings include enjoy, thrive, prosper.

What words go with Suffer?

It commonly pairs with a lot, badly, enormously, be likely to, tend to, continue to, for, from, under, suffer in silence, a lot, badly, enormously, be likely to, tend to, continue to, for, from, under, suffer in silence.

What are common mistakes when using Suffer?

"Suffer with" instead of "suffer from" Using 'suffer' without a specific condition Mixing up 'suffer' with 'sufferer' as a verb

How do you pronounce Suffer?

US: /["/ˈsʌfər/","/ˈsʌfərz/","/ˈsʌfərd/","/ˈsʌfərɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈsʌfə(r)/","/ˈsʌfəz/","/ˈsʌfəd/","/ˈsʌfərɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Suffer?

Used when someone is experiencing pain or hardship. Avoid in casual contexts where lighter terms are appropriate.

What CEFR level is Suffer?

"Suffer" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.