Pain Definition & Meaning
pain
- noun
- a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder; "the patient developed severe pain and distension"
- emotional distress; a fundamental feeling that people try to avoid; "the pain of loneliness"
- a somatic sensation of acute discomfort; "as the intensity increased the sensation changed from tickle to pain"
- a bothersome annoying person; "that kid is a terrible pain"
- something or someone that causes trouble; a source of unhappiness; "washing dishes was a nuisance before we got a dish washer"; "a bit of a bother"; "he's not a friend, he's an infliction"
- verb
- cause bodily suffering to and make sick or indisposed
- cause emotional anguish or make miserable; "It pains me to see my children not being taught well in school"
"Pain" in song lyrics
See how pain is used in real songs:
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"Blessed with the force to uphold the pain"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Chapel — Freestyle -
"hunger is just a different form of pain"
1st Infantry f/ Prodigy, Alchemist, Twin & Evidence — Fourth of July -
"In a world of negativity and full of pain"
2 Live Crew — Here I Come
Words that rhyme with pain
Usage tips for "pain"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "pain" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for pain to find words that pair well.
Use "pain" in a verse
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does pain mean?
- a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder; "the patient developed severe pain and distension" emotional distress; a fundamental feeling that people try to avoid; "the pain of loneliness" a somatic sensation of acute discomfort; "as the intensity increased the sensation changed from tickle to pain" a bothersome annoying person; "that kid is a terrible pain" something or someone that causes trouble; a source of unhappiness; "washing dishes was a nuisance before we got a dish washer
- What part of speech is pain?
- Pain is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does pain have?
- Pain has 7 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).