pain

Noun · English

Meaning 1

physical suffering or discomfort caused by illness or injury

(physical discomfort)

Example

I have a sharp pain in my leg.

Meaning 2

mental or emotional suffering

(emotional distress)

Example

She felt deep pain after the loss of her friend.

Meaning 3

a source of annoyance or trouble

(annoyance)

Example

It is a real pain to have to fill out these forms every day.

Synonyms

ache, suffering, agony, distress, annoyance

Grammar

plural
pains

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