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Twinge

usgb/twɪndʒ/Volume
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Physical Sensation

Use 'twinge' to describe a brief moment of physical discomfort, not a long-lasting pain.

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After running, I sometimes feel a twinge in my knee.
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Sudden Occurrence

'Twinge' implies a pain that comes on suddenly, rather than gradually.

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She felt a twinge of pain when she twisted her ankle.
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Not Severe

The pain described as a 'twinge' is usually not severe or debilitating.

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I only felt a slight twinge in my shoulder, nothing serious.
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