Basic Details
Word: Suffereth
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To experience pain, sadness, or hardship.
Synonyms: Endures, bears, tolerates
Antonyms: Enjoys, relishes, thrives
Idioms and Phrases
- No pain, no gain: This means that without suffering or hard work, you cannot achieve success. Example: "He trains every day because he believes in 'no pain, no gain' for his athletics."
- Walk a mile in someone else's shoes: To truly understand someone, you need to experience what they go through. Example: "Before judging her, try to walk a mile in her shoes; she suffers a lot for her family."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The child suffers when he is bullied at school, feeling very alone.
Example 2: Many people suffer during difficult times, but they often find strength in their friends and family.
Example 3: If you suffer from allergies, you might need to take medicine to feel better during the pollen season.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "suffereth" is an archaic form of "suffers" used in old texts, such as the King James Bible? It reflects the use of Early Modern English.
Famous Quote
"He who suffers, remembers." - Turkish Proverb
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "suffereth" mean?
a) To laugh happily
b) To experience pain or hardship
c) To play a game
d) To travel far
Answer: b) To experience pain or hardship
2. Which of these is a synonym of "suffereth"?
a) Tolerates
b) Hides
c) Jumps
d) Jokes
Answer: a) Tolerates
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "suffereth"?
a) Thrives
b) Wears
c) Sits
d) Stands
Answer: a) Thrives
4. Which sentence uses "suffereth" correctly?
a) He suffereth from a broken leg after the accident.
b) The cat suffereth happily in the sun.
c) The flowers suffereth from lack of water when it's hot.
d) She suffereth sweet treats every day.
Answer: a) He suffereth from a broken leg after the accident.
5. Which idiom relates to the concept of suffering?
a) Walk a mile in someone else's shoes
b) As happy as a lark
c) A penny for your thoughts
d) The early bird catches the worm
Answer: a) Walk a mile in someone else's shoes
