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/pɛn/
Translation
trouble, difficulty, penalty
Word origin
From Latin poena ('penalty, punishment'), itself from Greek poine ('penalty, blood-price'). The English 'penalty', 'pain' and 'punish' share this root.
- Origin
- Greek
- Root
- poena
- English cognates
- penalty, pain, punish
Grammar
Examples
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It is really worth the trouble to visit this museum.
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She was barely crying when she heard the news.
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This project takes a lot of effort but the result is beautiful.
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It's not worth worrying about that.
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She felt a lot of sadness after the departure.
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