suffer

Vocabulary Word

Definition

When people 'suffer,' we mean they're going through something difficult or painful. This could be physical pain like a headache, or emotional pain like feeling lonely.

Examples in Different Contexts

In storytelling, a character might suffer to create conflict and development. A writer could describe, 'The protagonist suffered great losses, which fueled his quest for justice.'

Practice Scenarios

Impact

Scenario:

The community's access to fresh water is becoming increasingly restricted due to pollution issues.

Response:

Absolutely, due to pollution, the community has been suffering from limited access to fresh water. We must address this problem urgently.

Business

Scenario:

Our new product launch hasn't had the impact we expected. The sales numbers aren't promising.

Response:

Indeed, our product sales have been suffering since its launch. Maybe we need to reconsider our marketing strategy.