Definition and meaning of English word "compassion"
compassion
/kəmˈpæʃən/
Meaning
NounDeep awareness of the suffering of others that people have to the point of them being motivated to relieve such states.
How to use
The term 'compassion' is often used in formal and informal contexts to describe a feeling of empathy and concern for others. It is commonly used in phrases like 'show compassion' and 'feel compassion'. A common learner mistake is to confuse 'compassion' with 'sympathy', although both involve understanding and sharing the feelings of others, 'compassion' implies a stronger motivation to alleviate suffering.
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compassion
Example
It is important to keep the compassion in a safe place.
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Common phrases
- show compassion— to demonstrate compassion
- feel compassion for— to experience compassion towards someone
- compassion for the poor— a feeling of compassion towards poor people
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Frequency rank: #1382 in English
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The English word "compassion" means "compassion" in English.
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