pains
word · lemma: pain
/ˈpeɪnz/
paynz
/pˈeɪnz/
paynz
Definition
'Pains' usually means physical aches in more than one part of the body. It can also refer to strong efforts or trouble taken to do something.
Usage & Nuances
Usually plural when describing discomfort ("back pains"). 'Take pains' or 'go to great pains' means to try very hard. Do not confuse with 'pain' (singular), which is more general. Used formally and informally.
Spanish: dolores - esfuerzos grandes (esfuerzos)Portuguese (BR): dores - esforços (sentido figurado)Portuguese (PT): dores - esforços (sentido figurado)Chinese (Simplified): 疼痛 - 努力（比喻义）Chinese (Traditional): 疼痛 - 努力（比喻義）Hindi: दर्द - कोशिश (रूपक अर्थ)Arabic: آلام - جهود (بمعنى مجازي)Bengali: ব্যথা - প্রচেষ্টা (পরিশ্রম)Russian: боли - усилия (старания)Japanese: 痛み - 労力Vietnamese: cơn đau - nỗ lực (cố gắng lớn)Korean: 통증 - 애씀 (노력)Turkish: ağrılar - çaba (büyük emek)Urdu: دردیں - کوششیںIndonesian: rasa sakit - usaha keras
Example Sentences
Cold weather sometimes causes joint pains.
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She took great pains to make the party perfect.
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All those late nights gave him bad stomach pains.
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He often complains about back pains after a long day at work.
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She goes to great pains to make everyone feel included.
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Take pains to check your work before you send it.
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