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to take great pains
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to
,
take
,
great
,
pains
.
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great
adjective
grande
;
intenso, fuerte
;
eminente, distinguido
;
excelente, estupendo, fabuloso
Example sentences of
great
adjective
•
The project will require a
great
amount of time and money.
•
He lived to a
great
age.
•
The building was restored at
great
expense.
•
The low cost of these products gives them
great
appeal.
•
a
great
quantity of fish
More examples
•
all creatures
great
and small
•
There is a very
great
need for reform.
•
They're in no
great
hurry to finish.
•
There is a
great
demand for his services.
•
an actress of
great
charm
•
Is there any love
greater
than that between parent and child?
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Synonyms of
great
adjective
large
,
big
,
eminent
,
excellent
,
intense
,
terrific
pain
noun
pains
pena
;
dolor, malestar, pena (mental)
Example sentences of
pain
noun
•
The medication may upset your stomach but if you experience acute abdominal
pain
call your doctor.
•
I've had chronic back
pain
since the accident.
•
The medicine provides 12 hours of
pain relief
.
•
I feel a dull
pain
if I touch the bruise.
•
the
pain
of a difficult childhood
More examples
•
It is a story about the joys and
pains
of life.
•
Rush hour traffic is such a
pain
.
•
This orange is a
pain
to peel.
Less
Synonyms of
pain
noun
effort
,
exertion
,
trouble
,
penalty
,
suffering
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