B1verbhealthemotions
US/ˈsʌf.ər/
UK/ˈsʌf.ə/
to feel pain or sadness, or to experience something bad such as an illness or a loss
In context
Many people suffer from back pain after sitting at a desk all day.
The company suffered heavy losses during the economic crisis.
Children should not have to suffer because of their parents' mistakes.
Words that go with suffer
verb + preposition
- suffer fromShe suffers from migraines every few weeks.
- suffer in silenceToo many workers suffer in silence.
verb + noun
- suffer a lossThe team suffered a loss in the final.
- suffer a heart attackHe suffered a heart attack at the age of fifty.
- suffer the consequencesYou will suffer the consequences if you cheat.
verb + adverb
- suffer badlyFarmers suffered badly during the drought.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I suffer a cold.Correct: I am suffering from a cold.
Incorrect:
He suffered from a heart attack.Correct: He suffered a heart attack.