Pain
noun
A strong unpleasant feeling in a part of the body, often caused by injury or illness.
I fell and now my leg is in pain
Often appears as...
- in pain
- severe pain
noun
Annoyance or troubles.
Doing homework is a pain
Often appears as...
- pain in the neck
- a real pain
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
Effort or hard work.
She took great pains to ensure everything was perfect
Often appears as...
- take pains
- go to great pains
noun
A type of sensation that is associated with damage or disease to body.
Chronic pain is often seen in patients with arthritis
Often appears as...
- chronic pain
- pain management
verb
To hurt or to be causing pain.
My tooth is paining me
Often appears as...
- pain me
- paining me
noun
A strong unpleasant feeling in a part of the body, often caused by injury or illness.
I fell and now my leg is in pain
Often appears as...
- in pain
- severe pain
noun
Annoyance or troubles.
Doing homework is a pain
Often appears as...
- pain in the neck
- a real pain
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
Effort or hard work.
She took great pains to ensure everything was perfect
Often appears as...
- take pains
- go to great pains
noun
A type of sensation that is associated with damage or disease to body.
Chronic pain is often seen in patients with arthritis
Often appears as...
- chronic pain
- pain management
verb
To hurt or to be causing pain.
My tooth is paining me
Often appears as...
- pain me
- paining me
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Sensation
Used to describe a feeling that is usually specific, localized and can often be pointed out.
After the accident, there was a sharp pain in her wrist.
Pro Tip 2/3Intensity Varied
Can describe discomfort ranging from mild to unbearable.
He experienced a dull pain after the long walk.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Response
Often triggers an emotional response, emphasizing the need for care or sympathy.
Seeing her in such pain broke my heart.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Sensation
Used to describe a feeling that is usually specific, localized and can often be pointed out.
After the accident, there was a sharp pain in her wrist.
Pro Tip 2/3Intensity Varied
Can describe discomfort ranging from mild to unbearable.
He experienced a dull pain after the long walk.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Response
Often triggers an emotional response, emphasizing the need for care or sympathy.
Seeing her in such pain broke my heart.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Sensation
Used to describe a feeling that is usually specific, localized and can often be pointed out.
After the accident, there was a sharp pain in her wrist.
Pro Tip 2/3Intensity Varied
Can describe discomfort ranging from mild to unbearable.
He experienced a dull pain after the long walk.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Response
Often triggers an emotional response, emphasizing the need for care or sympathy.
Seeing her in such pain broke my heart.
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The benefits of good...
and your sensitivity to pain. So there are a lot of reasons to aim for good posture. But it's getting harder these days. Sitting in an awkward position for a long time can promote poor posture, and so can using computers or mobile devices, which encourage you to look downward.
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The real meaning of soul...
it transforms that pain into beauty by a kind of alchemy it makes the bitter into the hauntingly bitter sweet even into joy and yet couldn't it be said that all great music is really soul music music that moves you that is sometimes literally so that I might fly myself
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How does your brain...
associated with actual or potential tissue damage. Pain is something we experience, so it's best measured by what you say it is. Pain has an intensity; you can describe it on a scale from zero, no pain, to ten, the most pain imaginable. But pain also has a character,
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How do animals...
We keep animals as pets, they enrich our environment, we farm many species for food, and we use them in experiments to advance science and human health. Animals are clearly important to us, so it's equally important that we avoid causing them unnecessary pain.
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Would you opt for a life...
while guaranteeing experiences of only pleasure and never pain. The catch? You have to permanently leave reality behind, but you'll hardly know the difference. Your experiences will be indistinguishable from reality. Life's natural ups and downs
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What happens during a...
And surprisingly, in many people, especially those with diabetes, which affects the nerves that carry pain, a heart attack may be silent. If you think that someone might be having a heart attack, the most important thing is to respond quickly.
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Rethinking infidelity...
But even more important, is to curb the curiosity to mine for the sordid details -- Where were you? Where did you do it? How often? Is she better than me in bed? -- questions that only inflict more pain, and keep you awake at night.
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Debunking the myths of...
a neurotransmitter that communicates between brain structures and helps regulate vital processes, such as mood, aggression, impulse control, sleep, appetite, body temperature and pain.
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The Intense 8 Hour Hunt...
And at the moment of death, he shared its pain. He rubs its saliva into his own legs to relieve the agony of his burning muscles. And he gives thanks for the life he has taken,
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Surf Sisters - Ep. 2 PIPE...
realized this truth. And instead of isolating herself in her pain, she reached out to help heal others. This is her Impact.
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The benefits of good...
and your sensitivity to pain. So there are a lot of reasons to aim for good posture. But it's getting harder these days. Sitting in an awkward position for a long time can promote poor posture, and so can using computers or mobile devices, which encourage you to look downward.
Video examples
The real meaning of soul...
it transforms that pain into beauty by a kind of alchemy it makes the bitter into the hauntingly bitter sweet even into joy and yet couldn't it be said that all great music is really soul music music that moves you that is sometimes literally so that I might fly myself
Video examples
How does your brain...
associated with actual or potential tissue damage. Pain is something we experience, so it's best measured by what you say it is. Pain has an intensity; you can describe it on a scale from zero, no pain, to ten, the most pain imaginable. But pain also has a character,
Video examples
How do animals...
We keep animals as pets, they enrich our environment, we farm many species for food, and we use them in experiments to advance science and human health. Animals are clearly important to us, so it's equally important that we avoid causing them unnecessary pain.
Video examples
Would you opt for a life...
while guaranteeing experiences of only pleasure and never pain. The catch? You have to permanently leave reality behind, but you'll hardly know the difference. Your experiences will be indistinguishable from reality. Life's natural ups and downs
Video examples
What happens during a...
And surprisingly, in many people, especially those with diabetes, which affects the nerves that carry pain, a heart attack may be silent. If you think that someone might be having a heart attack, the most important thing is to respond quickly.
Video examples
Rethinking infidelity...
But even more important, is to curb the curiosity to mine for the sordid details -- Where were you? Where did you do it? How often? Is she better than me in bed? -- questions that only inflict more pain, and keep you awake at night.
Video examples
Debunking the myths of...
a neurotransmitter that communicates between brain structures and helps regulate vital processes, such as mood, aggression, impulse control, sleep, appetite, body temperature and pain.
Video examples
The Intense 8 Hour Hunt...
And at the moment of death, he shared its pain. He rubs its saliva into his own legs to relieve the agony of his burning muscles. And he gives thanks for the life he has taken,
Video examples
Surf Sisters - Ep. 2 PIPE...
realized this truth. And instead of isolating herself in her pain, she reached out to help heal others. This is her Impact.
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Mary J. Blige
American Musician
When you know what pain is, and when you have to make a choice, you learn that it is a decision. People think it's a fairytale thing, love and happiness, but you have to work hard. And then - you feel it deeply.
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Tony Robbins
American Speaker
The secret of success is learning how to use pain and pleasure instead of having pain and pleasure use you. If you do that, you're in control of your life. If you don't, life controls you.
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Jim Morrison
American Singer
People fear death even more than pain. It's strange that they fear death. Life hurts a lot more than death. At the point of death, the pain is over. Yeah, I guess it is a friend.
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Anthony Hopkins
Welsh Actor
Why love if losing hurts so much? I have no answers anymore; only the life I have lived. The pain now is part of the happiness then.
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Drew Barrymore
American Actress
Life is very interesting... in the end, some of your greatest pains, become your greatest strengths.
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Sophocles
Greek Poet
One word frees us of all the weight and pain in life. That word is love.
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George Michael
British Musician
There's no comfort in the truth, pain is all you'll find.
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Katey Sagal
American Athlete
I've certainly experienced physical pain in my life.
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Aeschylus
Greek Poet
What good is it to live a life that brings pains?
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John Carter Cash
American Musician
My dad lived with pain his whole life.
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Mary J. Blige
American Musician
When you know what pain is, and when you have to make a choice, you learn that it is a decision. People think it's a fairytale thing, love and happiness, but you have to work hard. And then - you feel it deeply.
Quote examples
Tony Robbins
American Speaker
The secret of success is learning how to use pain and pleasure instead of having pain and pleasure use you. If you do that, you're in control of your life. If you don't, life controls you.
Quote examples
Jim Morrison
American Singer
People fear death even more than pain. It's strange that they fear death. Life hurts a lot more than death. At the point of death, the pain is over. Yeah, I guess it is a friend.
Quote examples
Anthony Hopkins
Welsh Actor
Why love if losing hurts so much? I have no answers anymore; only the life I have lived. The pain now is part of the happiness then.
Quote examples
Drew Barrymore
American Actress
Life is very interesting... in the end, some of your greatest pains, become your greatest strengths.
Quote examples
Sophocles
Greek Poet
One word frees us of all the weight and pain in life. That word is love.
Quote examples
George Michael
British Musician
There's no comfort in the truth, pain is all you'll find.
Quote examples
Katey Sagal
American Athlete
I've certainly experienced physical pain in my life.
Quote examples
Aeschylus
Greek Poet
What good is it to live a life that brings pains?
Quote examples
John Carter Cash
American Musician
My dad lived with pain his whole life.
Example 1 of 10
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