pain

Meanings

• Noun

  Physical suffering or discomfort caused by injury, illness, or harsh conditions.

  - "The patient's pain was unbearable."
  - "He winced in pain after the accident."
  - "She took painkillers to relieve her headache."

• Noun

  Emotional suffering or distress.

  - "The loss of a loved one caused her immense pain."
  - "He bore the pain of betrayal in silence."
  - "She felt a deep sense of emotional pain."

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Pronunciation

1. /peɪn/
   
   
   
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2. /peɪn/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

pleasure

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Synonyms

pest

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pain
rain , chain , pane , vain , stain , brain

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Variants

List of all variants of pain that leads to same result
on pain of , pain , pain in the ass , pain in the ass/butt , pain in the butt , pain in the neck , pains , pains in the neck , under pain of , pained , paining , pain point , pain points , pain medication , pain medication/reliever , pain reliever , high pain threshold , low pain threshold , pain threshold , complex regional pain syndrome , feel no pain , feel someone's pain , in pain , no gain without pain

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Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

pains, pained, paining

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'pægan' meaning 'to grieve, afflict', from 'pægan' meaning 'to do, make'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The human body has 12 pairs of nerves that transmit pain signals to the brain.

2. The world's hottest pepper, the Pepper X, can cause intense pain when eaten.

3. The term 'pain in the neck' is used to describe someone who is annoying or difficult.

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Related Concepts

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1. Anesthesia: The loss of feeling or sensation, often induced by medication, to prevent pain during surgery or medical procedures.

2. Analgesic: A medication or substance that relieves pain.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Pain has been a recurring theme in literature, art, music, and other forms of human expression throughout history. It is a universal human experience that has been explored in depth by artists and writers such as Vincent Van Gogh, Edgar Allan Poe, and Fyodor Dostoevsky.

How to Memorize "pain"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a red hot poker being inserted into your hand.
   - Visualize a sharp knife cutting through your skin.
   - Think of a burning sensation in your chest.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the letter 'P' with the word 'pain'
   - Think of the color red when you hear the word 'pain'
   - Associate the word 'hurt' with 'pain'

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'People Eat Apples In Nice Places' to remember the order of the adjectives: Pleasurable, Excruciating, Agonizing, Intense, Numbing, and Painful.

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