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sympathy

/ˈsɪmpəθi/
sym · pa · thy ˈsɪm · pə · θi
English Definition
n. feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else''s misfortune
中文释义
同情
Significado en Español
simpatía
한국어 뜻
동정, 공감
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự thông cảm, sự đồng cảm
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Example Sentence

They sent flowers to express their sympathy.

他们送了鲜花以表达他们的同情。

Synonyms
compassion pity condolence
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “sympathy”:

  1. A indifference
  2. B apathy
  3. C compassion
  4. D coldness
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C — compassion. “sympathy” means n. feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else''s misfortune

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

She felt deep ______ for the family who lost their home in the fire.

  1. A anger
  2. B envy
  3. C coldness
  4. D sympathy
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D — sympathy. “sympathy” means n. feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else''s misfortune

Common questions about “sympathy”

What does “sympathy” mean?

sympathy — n. feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else''s misfortune. In Chinese: 同情.

How do you pronounce “sympathy”?

sympathy is pronounced /ˈsɪmpəθi/. It breaks into 3 syllables: sym · pa · thy.

How do you use “sympathy” in a sentence?

They sent flowers to express their sympathy. (他们送了鲜花以表达他们的同情。)

What are synonyms for “sympathy”?

compassion, pity, condolence — all close in meaning to sympathy (n. feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else''s misfortune).

Is “sympathy” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. sympathy appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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