Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

shared sorrow is half sorrow

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.40 in modern English

Syllables: shared -sor-row is half -sor-row
IPA

40

Scrabble Score

24

Letters

5

Syllables

11

Unique Chars

Meaning

proverb

Alternative form of a sorrow shared is a sorrow halved.

Example Sentences

"Standing shoulder- to- shoulder regularly with other men strengthens our listening skills, increases our ability to be present and open, and helps us work through some of our issues— qualities that also tremendously enhance intimacy with our partner. An old tribal proverb remembers that shared joy is double joy, and shared sorrow is half sorrow."

Questions

What does shared sorrow is half sorrow mean?: Alternative form of a sorrow shared is a sorrow halved.

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