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UK//juː ˈsʌfər//US//ju ˈsʌfər//

Meaning of You suffer

To experience pain, distress, or hardship.

In simple words: you feel pain or distress

You suffer in a sentence

  • You suffer from chronic headaches that affect your daily life.
  • During tough times, you suffer through events that challenge you.
  • If you suffer, it’s important to seek help.

How to use You suffer

Used to express experiencing pain or hardship. Avoid in casual settings; better for serious topics.

Grammar pattern

suffer + (from/through) + object

Memory hint

Think of 'suffer' as 'sufficiently rough' — a reminder of tough times.

Related words

Collocations with You suffer

  • suffer from illness
  • suffer in silence
  • suffer great loss

Synonyms for You suffer

Opposites of You suffer

Common mistakes with You suffer

  • Confuse with 'you suffer from' vs 'you suffer through'
  • Incorrect tense usage, e.g., 'you suffered' instead of 'you suffer'
  • Misunderstanding the context of emotional vs physical suffering

Compare You suffer with Endure, Undergo, Bear, Tolerate

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Frequently asked questions about You suffer

What does You suffer mean?

you feel pain or distress

What is the definition of You suffer?

To experience pain, distress, or hardship.

How do you use You suffer in a sentence?

You suffer from chronic headaches that affect your daily life.

Can you give another example of You suffer?

During tough times, you suffer through events that challenge you.

What are synonyms for You suffer?

Common alternatives include experience pain, endure, undergo, bear, tolerate.

What is the opposite of You suffer?

Opposite meanings include thrive, prosper.

What words go with You suffer?

It commonly pairs with suffer from illness, suffer in silence, suffer great loss.

What are common mistakes when using You suffer?

Confuse with 'you suffer from' vs 'you suffer through' Incorrect tense usage, e.g., 'you suffered' instead of 'you suffer' Misunderstanding the context of emotional vs physical suffering

How do you pronounce You suffer?

US: //ju ˈsʌfər//, UK: //juː ˈsʌfər//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use You suffer?

Used to express experiencing pain or hardship. Avoid in casual settings; better for serious topics.