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“Pained” or “Paned”

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.

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Definitions

What each term means

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

pained p·EY·n·d

  • verbcause emotional anguish or make miserable.

paned

  • verbmake a sweeping movement.
  • verbwash dirt in a pan to separate out the precious minerals.
  • verbexpress a totally negative opinion of.
Usage

Examples in context

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“pained”

  • …a man who could sound pained and celebratory and tender and…
  • …and also to David Ruffin's pained lead vocal.

“paned”

  • …was built with a diagonally paned lantern room.

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