1. physical suffering or discomfort caused by illness or injury
Usage: plural of pain
2. careful effort or trouble taken to do something
Usage: often used in phrases like ‘take pains’

Examples

• She experienced severe pains in her back after the accident.
• The growing pains in his legs kept him awake at night.
• He took great pains to ensure the project was perfect.
• The teacher went to great pains to explain the concept clearly.
• All her pains were worth it when she saw the final result.
• The medication helped reduce the pains in her joints.