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pains - What does it mean?

Definition of 'pains'

English

Noun

(head)
  • (used in plural) Trouble taken doing something; attention to detail; careful effort.
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    Verb

    (head)
  • (pain)
  • Derived terms

    * be at pains * take pains

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