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ail vs suffer

suffer vs ail

ail is a noun but suffer is not a noun.

ail and suffer both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ail Yes No Yes No
suffer No No Yes No
As verbs, suffer is a hypernym of ail; that is, suffer is a word with a broader meaning than ail:
  • ail: be ill or unwell
  • suffer: be in pain
Other hypernyms of ail include hurt.
ail (noun) suffer (noun)
aromatic bulb used as seasoning
ail (verb) suffer (verb)
be ill or unwell be in pain
cause bodily suffering to and make sick or indisposed undergo (as of injuries and illnesses)
feel unwell or uncomfortable
get worse in quality
be set at a disadvantage
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
experience (emotional) pain
feel physical pain
undergo or be subjected to
undergo or suffer
be given to
Difference between ail and suffer

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