pain
Transitive Verb[C/U] Both
pl: painspp: paineding: paining
Physical pain is often described as a signal or an alarm, evoking a sense of urgency and biological warning. It carries a raw, visceral quality that demands immediate attention, ranging from a dull ache to a piercing stab. Emotional pain operates as a psychological weight, often associated with grief, regret, or longing. While physical pain is localized, emotional pain is pervasive, coloring a person's entire perspective and often persisting long after the initial cause has vanished.
Countable when referring to specific types or instances of discomfort (e.g., he had several sharp pains in his chest). Uncountable when referring to the general state of suffering (e.g., the world is full of pain).