Basic Details
Word: Pain
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A feeling of discomfort or suffering in the body or mind.
Synonyms: Suffering, agony, distress
Antonyms: Pleasure, comfort, relief
Idioms and Phrases
- Pain in the neck: A person or thing that is very annoying or bothersome. Example: "My little brother can be a real pain in the neck sometimes, always wanting to play with my things!"
- No pain, no gain: You need to work hard or endure discomfort to achieve something. Example: "Training every day for the marathon is tough, but I believe in no pain, no gain."
Usage Examples
Example 1: After falling off his bike, he felt a sharp pain in his knee.
Example 2: She tried to ignore the pain in her head so she could finish her homework.
Example 3: The doctor said that the pain would go away with rest and some medication.
Fun Fact
Did you know that pain is actually a signal from your body to your brain? It alerts you when something is wrong, helping you to avoid further injury!
Famous Quote
"The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision." Helen Keller. (This quote reflects how pain can affect our ability to see possibilities.)
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "pain" mean?
a) A type of food
b) A feeling of discomfort or suffering
c) A kind of music
d) A style of painting
Answer: b) A feeling of discomfort or suffering
2. Which of these is a synonym of "pain"?
a) Joy
b) Suffering
c) Happiness
d) Comfort
Answer: b) Suffering
3. Which sentence uses "pain" correctly?
a) She felt a pain after eating too much ice cream.
b) The paint on the wall is blue.
c) The rain is falling happily.
d) He sings painfully at the concert.
Answer: a) She felt a pain after eating too much ice cream.
4. Which idiom means something that is annoying or bothersome?
a) No pain, no gain
b) Pain in the neck
c) A blessing in disguise
d) Tied to a mast
Answer: b) Pain in the neck
5. What is the opposite of "pain"?
a) Joy
b) Pleasure
c) Comfort
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
