What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
suffer
Example
She suffered from a headache all day. [suffer: verb]
Example
The company suffered a significant financial loss due to the pandemic. [suffered: past tense]
undergo
Example
He underwent surgery to repair his broken leg. [underwent: past tense]
Example
The company is undergoing a rebranding process to improve its image. [undergoing: present participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Suffer is more commonly used in everyday language, while undergo is more formal and technical.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between suffer and undergo?
Undergo is more formal and technical than suffer, making it more appropriate for academic or professional contexts.
