Pain is the feeling when your body hurts. It can happen if you are injured or sick. It is a way your body tells you something is wrong.
I feel pain in my leg after running.
She has pain in her back today.
Pain can also mean feelings of sadness or hurt in the heart. This is not physical but emotional. People feel pain when they lose someone or feel upset.
She felt pain after her pet died.
He had pain because of the bad news.
Pain can mean a problem or something annoying. When someone or something is difficult, people say it is a pain. This is a casual or informal use.
My little brother is a pain sometimes.
That broken car is a real pain.
To pain means to make someone feel hurt or upset. It can be used for both body hurt and emotional hurt. This verb is less common but correct.
The injury will pain you if you touch it.
His words pained her deeply.
Pain can mean soreness in muscles or the body after hard work or injury. It is a natural sign that your body needs rest or care.
I have pain in my muscles after exercise.
There is pain in my arm from lifting boxes.
Pain can also mean a hard or bad experience in life. People use it to talk about serious troubles or hard times. It is often used in a more formal or serious way.
She endured great pain during those years.
The company felt pain from the economic crisis.
