Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pains
noun
/peɪnz/
Definition
Physical suffering or discomfort caused by illness or injury.
Examples
- She felt sharp pains in her back after lifting the heavy box.
- The patient’s chronic pains required ongoing treatment.
- After the workout, he experienced muscle pains the next day.
Meaning
Pains refer to the unpleasant sensations that can occur in various parts of the body, often as a result of damage or stress to tissues.
Synonyms
- aches
- discomfort
- soreness
- throbs
- agony
