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Pain

UK /["/peɪn/"]/US /["/peɪn/"]/

Definition

the feelings that you have in your body when you have been hurt or when you are ill

In simple words: unpleasant feeling or discomfort in the body

Examples

She felt a sharp pain in her knee after the fall.
He could hear the pain in her voice when she spoke.
After the workout, I felt pain in my muscles.
Emotional pain can sometimes be more difficult to handle than physical pain.

Usage notes

Used in both formal and informal contexts. Avoid using it lightly; can be serious when discussing medical issues.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'pain-t' that hurts when you accidentally touch it.

Collocations

acute
agonizing
awful
spasm
stab
be in
be racked with
experience
begin
come
occur
control
management
relief
pain in
aches and pains
a cry of pain
a threshold for pain
great
immense
intense
cause (somebody)
give somebody
inflict
the pain etched on somebody’s face

Synonyms

ache
hurt
soreness
discomfort
agony

Antonyms

pleasure
comfort
well-being

Common mistakes

Confused with 'gain', often misspoke as 'pain' when meaning something positive.
Using inappropriately in casual contexts, like joking about serious conditions.
Mixing up with 'ache', which denotes a less intense sensation.