Synonyms for pains
Definitions
- n. 1
Trouble taken doing something; attention to detail; careful effort.
Related words
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Labor and pains refer to the exertions of the worker and the tax upon him, while assiduity, perseverance, etc., refer to his continuance in the work.
J. C. Fernald, English Synonyms and Antonyms (1914)
Example sentences
- struggle For Sami, not dwelling on the past was a struggle.
- strain Tom has been under a great deal of strain lately.
- striving The union is striving for shorter working hours.
By length
- 3 letters
- ado2
- 4 letters
- work1, care1
- 5 letters
- labor2, nisus
- 6 letters
- labour2, strain1
- 7 letters
- trouble2
- 8 letters
- industry3, struggle2, striving2, exertion3
- 9 letters
- assiduity
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (ado2 = 2 syllables).