B1nounhealth
US/peɪn/
UK/peɪn/
the feeling you have when part of your body hurts; also emotional suffering
In context
I've had a pain in my back since I moved the furniture.
The doctor gave her something for the pain.
Filling in all these forms is a real pain.
Words that go with pain
noun + noun
- back painSitting all day causes back pain.
- chest painCall a doctor if you have chest pain.
noun + preposition
- in painHe was clearly in pain after the fall.
verb + noun
- feel painDid you feel any pain during the injection?
adjective + noun
- sharp painI felt a sharp pain in my knee.