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Pains has 6 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Proper Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

an effortful attempt to attain a goal

"He spared no pains to ensure his daughter's success in the competition."

2

plural of pain

"The alternative spelling pains is sometimes seen in older texts, though pain is the modern standard."

3

Trouble taken doing something; attention to detail; careful effort.

4

Alternative form of PAINs

In plain English: Pains are physical hurts that make your body feel sore, sharp, or uncomfortable.

"She refused to take any pains with her appearance before heading out for the day."

Usage: Use this plural noun when referring to the trouble or care someone takes in performing an action, as seen in phrases like "take pains." It specifically denotes deliberate effort rather than physical discomfort.

Verb
1

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of pain

"She pains herself to finish every assignment on time."

In plain English: To make someone feel pain by hitting, pushing, or hurting them on purpose.

"He will go to any pains necessary to ensure his daughter's safety."

Proper Noun
1

plural of Pain

"The patient complained of severe pains in his lower back after lifting the heavy box."

Example Sentences
"She refused to take any pains with her appearance before heading out for the day." noun
"The patient took painkillers to ease his back pains." noun
"She ignored her physical pains while working overtime." noun
"He felt deep emotional pains after the breakup." noun
"He will go to any pains necessary to ensure his daughter's safety." verb
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