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suffering

/ˈsʌfərɪŋ/
suf · fer · ing ˈsʌf · ər · ɪŋ
English Definition
n. the state of experiencing pain or hardship
中文释义
痛苦
Significado en Español
sufrimiento
한국어 뜻
고통
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự đau khổ
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Example Sentence

The war caused great suffering.

这场战争带来了巨大的苦难。

Synonyms
pain distress agony
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “suffering”:

  1. A ease
  2. B comfort
  3. C relief
  4. D anguish
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D — anguish. “suffering” means n. the state of experiencing pain or hardship

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The kind volunteers worked hard to ease the ______ of the flood victims.

  1. A joy
  2. B suffering
  3. C comfort
  4. D delight
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B — suffering. “suffering” means n. the state of experiencing pain or hardship

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Common questions about “suffering”

What does “suffering” mean?

suffering — n. the state of experiencing pain or hardship. In Chinese: 痛苦.

How do you pronounce “suffering”?

suffering is pronounced /ˈsʌfərɪŋ/. It breaks into 3 syllables: suf · fer · ing.

How do you use “suffering” in a sentence?

The war caused great suffering. (这场战争带来了巨大的苦难。)

What are synonyms for “suffering”?

pain, distress, agony — all close in meaning to suffering (n. the state of experiencing pain or hardship).

Is “suffering” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. suffering appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers nearly 2,500 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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