“Pain” or “Pane”

Overview

pain / pane are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

pain: (noun) a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder. (noun) emotional distress; a fundamental feeling that people try to avoid. (noun) a somatic sensation of acute discomfort. (noun) a bothersome annoying person. (verb) cause emotional anguish or make miserable.

pane: (noun) sheet glass cut in shapes for windows or doors.

Pronunciation

pain: p·EY·n

pane: p·EY·n

Trends

📈 See Trends