pains

1. 1
   noun

   Plural of pain. Use this when talking about more than one ache or hurt.

   She felt sharp pains in her legs after the long walk.

   The pains in his back got worse each day.

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2. 2
   nounplural

   Careful effort and trouble that you take to do something well.

   Like checking your homework twice so you don't miss any mistakes.

   She took great pains to keep the room clean and tidy.

   He went to a lot of pains to make the cake just right.

   Similartrouble, care, effort, lengths

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3. 3
   verb

   Third-person singular simple present of pain. Use this form with he, she, or it.

   It pains me to see you so sad.

   The sad ending pains everyone who reads the book.

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