pain · n
pain (EMOTIONAL)
B2 sadness or mental suffering caused by an unpleasant event
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emotional/psychological pain (36.6)
Job losses in the auto industry are causing a lot of pain. (61.6)
be a pain
B2 to be annoying
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My sister was being a real pain. (17.5)
Having to keep the bikes in the house is such a pain. (29.7)
be a pain in the neck
C1 to be annoying
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My brother can be a real pain in the neck sometimes. (30.3)
a sharp pain
C2 a sudden, short, strong pain
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I felt a sharp pain in my leg. (28.1)
pain (PHYSICAL)
A2 an unpleasant physical feeling caused by an injury or illness
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My finger pain from texting too much is a modern problem. (0.0)
My tooth pain made me cry while eating ice cream. (0.0)
My stomach pain disappeared when I saw the pizza delivery guy. (0.0)
Are you in pain? (14.3)
I felt a sharp pain in my foot. (28.1)
He's been suffering various aches and pains for years. (30.1)
chest/stomach pains (43.8)