Question 1

What does "hurt for" mean?

Accepted Answer

To feel deep sympathy or emotional pain on someone else's behalf.

Question 2

How do you use "hurt for" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

When I heard about his loss, I really hurt for him.

Question 3

Is "hurt for" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"hurt for" is informal — used mainly in casual conversation. Primarily used in American English. The 'be in need of' sense is especially common in American informal speech ('we're hurting for money'). The empathy sense is widespread.

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