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growing pains

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. generalized pains in the limbs or joints of children or adolescents (from many causes)
    plural, plural-only
  2. emotional or social problems associated with adolescence
    plural, plural-only
  3. difficulties that arise in the early stages of any project
    broadly, plural, plural-only

Equivalents

5 more languages
Suomikasvukipu
Íslenskavaxtarverkur
日本語産みの苦しみ
Nederlandsgroeipijn
Svenskaväxtvärk

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

growing season growing teratoma syndrome Growingly Growl Growled Growler

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