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UK//ˈmaɪɡreɪn//US//ˈmaɪɡreɪn//

Meaning of Migraine

A severe, recurring headache often accompanied by nausea and sensitivity to light.

In simple words: A very bad headache that can make you feel sick.

Migraine in a sentence

  • I had to cancel our plans because I was suffering from a migraine.
  • Migraine symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light.
  • She often takes medication to prevent her migraine episodes.
  • During a migraine, I can't focus on anything.
  • His migraine was so severe that he needed to lie down in a dark room.

How to use Migraine

Use 'migraine' in medical contexts or when discussing headaches. Avoid casual settings unless talking to someone familiar with health issues.

Grammar pattern

countable noun

Memory hint

Think of 'migraine' like 'my grain' - when your head feels heavy like a load of grain.

Related words

Collocations with Migraine

  • migraine attack
  • chronic migraine
  • migraine headache
  • treatment for migraine
  • migraine symptoms

Synonyms for Migraine

Common mistakes with Migraine

  • Confused with 'tension headache', which is different.
  • Using 'migrain' instead of 'migraine'.
  • Describing it as just a bad headache, when it has specific symptoms.

Compare Migraine with Headache, Pain

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Frequently asked questions about Migraine

What does Migraine mean?

A very bad headache that can make you feel sick.

What is the definition of Migraine?

A severe, recurring headache often accompanied by nausea and sensitivity to light.

How do you use Migraine in a sentence?

I had to cancel our plans because I was suffering from a migraine.

Can you give another example of Migraine?

Migraine symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light.

What are synonyms for Migraine?

Common alternatives include headache, pain, throbbing headache, cluster headache, cephalalgia.

What words go with Migraine?

It commonly pairs with migraine attack, chronic migraine, migraine headache, treatment for migraine, migraine symptoms.

What are common mistakes when using Migraine?

Confused with 'tension headache', which is different. Using 'migrain' instead of 'migraine'. Describing it as just a bad headache, when it has specific symptoms.

How do you pronounce Migraine?

US: //ˈmaɪɡreɪn//, UK: //ˈmaɪɡreɪn//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Migraine?

Use 'migraine' in medical contexts or when discussing headaches. Avoid casual settings unless talking to someone familiar with health issues.