Sprain
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Common Injuries
Sprain is often used when talking about common sports injuries or accidents. He couldn't play in the finals due to an ankle sprain.
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Not a Break
A sprain refers to ligaments, not bones; it's different from a fracture. The doctor said it's not broken, just a sprain.
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Medical Context
Use 'sprain' in a medical or injury context, not for general twisting motions. I thought it was just a twist, but the nurse said it's a sprain.