pained
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B2
/peɪnd/
(pain)
discomfort
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pain' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'peine', where 'peine' meant 'punishment or suffering'.
Historical Evolution
'peine' transformed into the Middle English word 'peine', and eventually became the modern English word 'pain'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'punishment or suffering', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'physical or emotional discomfort'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'pain'.
The news pained him deeply.
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Adjective 1
feeling or showing discomfort or distress.
She gave him a pained expression when he mentioned the incident.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41