Define empathy

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the ability to understand and share the feelings of another
the feeling that you care about and are sorry about someone else’s trouble, grief, misfortune
the opposite of being full
often feeling sad

or emotional alongside another person who is experiencing difficult emotions or situations. Empathy involves being able to recognize and respond to the emotions of others, without necessarily experiencing those emotions ourselves. It is an important skill in relationships, communication, and working with others.