suffer

verb B1

Meaning

To suffer means to experience pain or discomfort, either physically or emotionally.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "suffer" with "suffer from," which is used when talking about a specific problem or illness.

Example Sentences

Do you often suffer from headaches after work ?
I suffer from headaches when I do not sleep well .
Many people suffer from headaches when they are stressed .
She does not suffer from headaches very often .

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