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Learn “Empathy”

A free exam-vocabulary guide with a precise meaning, natural context and a memory connection that makes the word easier to retrieve.

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Empathy

noun/em-puh-thee/

Meaning

the ability to understand and share the feelings of another.

In context

She showed great empathy towards the children in her care.

Remember it

Em- (in) + path (feeling): empathy climbs inside another person's feelings.

Use it well

'Show empathy for' someone; deeper than sympathy — you share the feeling, not just notice it.