Meaning of the word hurts in English

What does hurts mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

hurts

US /hɜrts/
UK /hɜːts/

Verb

1.

cause physical pain or injury to

Example:
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My back hurts from lifting those heavy boxes.
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Did you fall? Does your knee still hurt?
2.

cause emotional pain or distress to

Example:
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It hurts me to see you so sad.
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His words really hurt her feelings.

Noun

a feeling of physical or emotional pain

Example:
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The hurts of the past still linger.
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He tried to hide his emotional hurts.