hurt
Meaning
"Hurt" refers to physical or emotional pain or suffering experienced by a person.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "hurt" as a verb with its noun form; ensure to use it correctly as a noun in context.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Tom
walked
slowly
through
the
park
,
holding
his
arm
because
he
felt
a
sharp
hurt
after
slipping
on
the
wet
path
.
He
sat
on
a
bench
and
opened
his
messages
to
read
the
first
-
aid
advice
a
friend
had
sent
.
Although
the
pain
did
not
seem
serious
,
he
was
careful
with
any
movement
and
tried
to
rest
.
A
nurse
from
a
nearby
clinic
noticed
him
and
explained
that
small
hurts
often
heal
quickly
with
simple
care
.
Tom
thanked
her
and
decided
to
go
home
to
rest
and
watch
a
light
film
until
the
soreness
faded
.
Common Phrases
emotional hurt
physical hurt
hurt feelings
Synonyms
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