Meaning of the word sympathy in English

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sympathy

US /ˈsɪm.pə.θi/
UK /ˈsɪm.pə.θi/
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Noun

1.

feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune

Example:
I have great sympathy for those affected by the disaster.
She expressed her sympathy to the grieving family.
2.

understanding between people; common feeling

Example:
There was a natural sympathy between them from the start.
The two artists found a deep sympathy in their creative approaches.
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