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pains

Pronunciation: [peɪnz]

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Learn how to use pains in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “physical sensation”

(noun) pains are uncomfortable feelings in your body that can happen when you're hurt or sick. It's like when your leg hurts after you fall down or your head hurts when you have a headache.

Example

After taking medicine, her pains in the stomach went away.

Example

He doesn't have any pains right now, and he feels great.

Example

What do you do when you have pains in your body?

Context: “emotional sensation”

(noun) pains can also refer to feelings of sadness or distress. It's like when you're feeling really sad because something bad happened, like losing a pet or having a fight with a friend.

Example

Her heart was full of pains, but she talked to her friend and felt better.

Example

He was not feeling any pains about the decision he made, which made him relieved.

Example

Have you ever felt emotional pains after something upsetting occurred?

Context: “effort”

(verb) to pains means to try really hard to do something, especially when it requires a lot of effort. It's like studying very hard for a test or practicing a sport over and over.

Example

She pains to improve her math skills every day after school.

Example

He did not pains to finish his project and didn't turn it in on time.

Example

How much do you pains to achieve your goals?

How to pronounce pains

Pronunciation: [peɪnz]

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