The difference between Dree and Suffer
When used as verbs, dree means to suffer, whereas suffer means to undergo hardship.
Dree is also noun with the meaning: length.
Dree is also adjective with the meaning: long.
check bellow for the other definitions of Dree and Suffer
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Dree as a verb (transitive, chiefly, dialectal, North England and Scotland):
To suffer; bear; endure; put up with; undergo.
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Dree as a verb (intransitive, chiefly, dialectal, North England and Scotland):
To endure; brook; be able to do or continue.
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Dree as an adjective (now, chiefly, dialectal):
Long; large; ample; great.
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Dree as an adjective (now, chiefly, dialectal):
Great; of serious moment.
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Dree as an adjective (now, chiefly, dialectal):
Tedious; wearisome; tiresome.
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Dree as a noun (now, chiefly, dialectal):
Length; extension; the longest part.
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Suffer as a verb (intransitive):
To undergo hardship.
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Suffer as a verb (intransitive):
To feel pain.
Examples:
"At least he didn't suffer when he died in the car crash."
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Suffer as a verb (intransitive):
To become worse.
Examples:
"If you keep partying like this, your school-work will suffer."
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Suffer as a verb (transitive):
To endure, undergo.
Examples:
"I've been suffering your insults for years."
"We hope you never have to suffer the same pain."
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Suffer as a verb (transitive, archaic):
To allow.