Meaning of the word "misery loves company" in English

What does "misery loves company" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

misery loves company

US /ˈmɪz.ər.i lʌvz ˈkʌm.pə.ni/
UK /ˈmɪz.ər.i lʌvz ˈkʌm.pə.ni/
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Idiom

people who are unhappy or in a difficult situation often find comfort in knowing that others are also unhappy

Example:
She was glad to hear her friend also failed the test; I guess misery loves company.
After the layoff, we all gathered at the bar because misery loves company.