hurts

[hɜːrts]

hurts Definition

• 1. causes physical pain or discomfort
• 2. causes emotional pain or distress

Using hurts: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "hurts" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  My head hurts.

• Example

  It hurts to walk on my sprained ankle.

• Example

  It hurts me to see you cry.

• Example

  His words hurt her deeply.

hurts Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for hurts

• aches
• pains
• soreness
• discomfort
• throbs
• stings
• upsets
• distresses
• offends
• injures

Antonyms for hurts

• heals
• soothes
• comforts
• pleases

Phrases with hurts

• no pain, no gain

  you have to work hard and suffer in order to achieve something

  Example

  I know it's tough, but remember: no pain, no gain.

• a pain in the neck

  something or someone that is annoying or troublesome

  Example

  This project is turning out to be a real pain in the neck.

• rub salt in the wound

  to make a bad situation even worse for someone

  Example

  After she lost her job, her friend rubbed salt in the wound by telling her how much money she was making.

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Summary: hurts in Brief

The verb 'hurts' [hɜːrts] refers to causing physical or emotional pain. It can describe anything from physical injuries to emotional distress, as in 'His words hurt her deeply.' Common phrases include 'no pain, no gain,' which means that hard work is necessary to achieve success, and 'a pain in the neck,' which describes something or someone that is annoying.