Sufer vs. Suffer: Which is the Correct Spelling?

• "Sufer" is the incorrect spelling of "suffer."
• "Suffer" is a verb that means to experience pain, distress, or hardship. It can refer to both physical and emotional pain or endure through difficult circumstances.

Suffer

Verb

To undergo, be subjected to, or endure (pain, distress, injury, loss, or anything unpleasant):

• The patient suffers from chronic pain.
• The crops suffered from the lack of rain.
• She suffered the consequences of her own actions.

To sustain loss or damage:

• The economy suffered during the recession.
• The house suffered extensive fire damage.

To be subject to disability or handicap:

• He suffers from a congenital heart defect.
• Many animals suffer in factory farms.

Noun

The state of undergoing pain, distress, or hardship:

• The victims' suffering moved the entire nation.
• He found solace in helping others who were suffering.

A specific instance of pain, distress, or hardship:

• The soldiers witnessed unimaginable suffering during the war.
• He bore his suffering with dignity.

The use of sufer and suffer over time

Examining the graph below, we can see that "suffer" and "sufer" increase over time. "Suffer" was used most in the 1800s.

How to pronounce suffer

In British English, "suffer" is pronounced like "suh·fuh."

In American English, "suffer" is pronounced like "suh·fr."

Why would we misspell suffer as sufer?

• Missing double consonant: This is the most common reason. People sometimes forget to double the "f" in "suffer," especially when typing quickly or at night.
• Autocorrect mistakes: Sometimes, autocorrect features in software might try to "correct" "suffer" to "sufer" based on some internal dictionary or algorithm.

Other common misspellings of suffer
Sufre

1. Suferr
2. Sufffer
3. Sufferer
4. Sufar
5. Sufeer

Example sentences of the misspelling of suffer as sufer

1. "Sufer" is not a recognized word; the correct spelling is "suffer."
2. Double-check your writing to ensure you haven't inadvertently used the misspelling "sufer" instead of "suffer."
3. If you see the term "sufer," be aware that it's a common misspelling; the accurate form is "suffer."
4. Spellcheck will flag the non-existent word "sufer"; make sure to correct it to the proper spelling, "suffer."
5. In formal writing, using "sufer" instead of "suffer" may lead to confusion; always use the correct spelling to convey your message accurately.

Example sentences of suffer

1. Despite her cheerful demeanor, Emily silently suffered from the pain of a chronic illness.
2. The community rallied together to support those who had suffered losses in the devastating fire.
3. After the breakup, John had to endure months of emotional suffering before finding peace.
4. The injured hiker had to suffer through the long, arduous journey back to civilization.
5. Animal welfare organizations work tirelessly to prevent animals from suffering in neglectful or abusive conditions.

Synonyms for suffer

1. Endurance
2. Undergo
3. Tolerate
4. Experience
5. Face
6. Weather
7. Bear
8. Feel
9. Tough it out
10. Brave

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References:

Definition of SUFFER

to submit to or be forced to endure; to feel keenly : labor under; undergo, experience… See the full definition

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