“Pained” or “Paned”

Overview

pained / paned 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

pained: (verb) cause emotional anguish or make miserable.

paned: (verb) make a sweeping movement. (verb) wash dirt in a pan to separate out the precious minerals. (verb) express a totally negative opinion of.

Pronunciation

pained: p·EY·n·d

paned: NA

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