suffered

[ˈsʌfəd]

suffered Definition

• 1. experienced or underwent something unpleasant, painful, or difficult
• 2. tolerated or allowed something undesirable to happen

Using suffered: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "suffered" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She suffered a lot of pain after the surgery.

• Example

  The company has suffered significant financial losses this quarter.

• Example

  He suffered from depression for many years.

• Example

  The town suffered severe damage in the hurricane.

suffered Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for suffered

• endured
• undergone
• experienced
• been through
• felt

Antonyms for suffered

• enjoyed
• thrived
• prospered

Phrases with suffered

• suffer in silence

  to endure hardship without complaining or seeking help

  Example

  She was suffering in silence with her illness until her family convinced her to see a doctor.

• suffer fools gladly

  to be patient and tolerant with people who are foolish or annoying

  Example

  As a teacher, she learned to suffer fools gladly and help her students learn from their mistakes.

• suffer the consequences

  to experience the negative effects or results of one's actions or decisions

  Example

  If you don't study for the exam, you will suffer the consequences and fail.

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Summary: suffered in Brief

The verb 'suffered' [ˈsʌfəd] means to experience or undergo something unpleasant, painful, or difficult. It can also mean to tolerate or allow something undesirable to happen. Examples include physical pain, financial losses, illnesses, and damage. Phrases like 'suffer in silence' and 'suffer fools gladly' denote patience and endurance, while 'suffer the consequences' implies experiencing negative effects of one's actions.