hurts
Translation
to hurt, to ache, to injure
Examples
My back hurts today.
My back hurts today.
His words hurt her feelings.
His words hurt her feelings.
Grammar Patterns
((subject)) to feel pain My back hurts today.
((sth.)) to cause pain to (sb.) His words hurt her feelings.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ache, pain, injure; Antonyms: heal, soothe, comfort
Etymology
From Old French 'hurter' meaning 'to ram, strike'. 'Hurts' is the third-person singular present tense form.
Memory Tips
Remember that the past tense is also 'hurt'. The '-s' is only for he/she/it in the present tense.