A2noun 2K

Headache

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈhedeɪk/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈhedeɪk/"]/

Meaning of Headache

a continuous pain in the head

In simple words: A pain in your head.

Headache in a sentence

• I have a terrible headache after studying all night.
• She took some medicine to relieve her headache.
• His headache worsened after he spent too much time on the computer.
• You should see a doctor if your headache lasts more than a few days.
• After the loud concert, I had a pounding headache.

How to use Headache

Use 'headache' in a medical context or when describing discomfort. Avoid using it casually unless in informal conversations about feeling unwell.

Grammar pattern

countable noun

Memory hint

Think of a heavy 'head' that's 'aching'.

Related words

Collocations with Headache

• bad
• chronic
• severe
• experience
• have
• suffer from
• medicine
• pill
• tablet
• big
• huge
• major
• create
• headache for

Synonyms for Headache

• migraine
• pain
• discomfort
• tension headache
• cluster headache

Opposites of Headache

• relief
• comfort

Common mistakes with Headache

• Confused with 'migrane' - a more severe type of headache.
• Using it in the plural form incorrectly (headaches) when describing a general feeling.
• Mispronouncing it as 'head-ake' instead of 'hed-ayk'.

Frequently asked questions about Headache

What does Headache mean?

A pain in your head.

What is the definition of Headache?

a continuous pain in the head

How do you use Headache in a sentence?

I have a terrible headache after studying all night.

Can you give another example of Headache?

She took some medicine to relieve her headache.

What are synonyms for Headache?

Common alternatives include migraine, pain, discomfort, tension headache, cluster headache.

What is the opposite of Headache?

Opposite meanings include relief, comfort.

What words go with Headache?

It commonly pairs with bad, chronic, severe, experience, have, suffer from, medicine, pill, tablet, big, huge, major, create, headache for.

What are common mistakes when using Headache?

Confused with 'migrane' - a more severe type of headache. Using it in the plural form incorrectly (headaches) when describing a general feeling. Mispronouncing it as 'head-ake' instead of 'hed-ayk'.

How do you pronounce Headache?

US: /["/ˈhedeɪk/"]/, UK: /["/ˈhedeɪk/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Headache?

Use 'headache' in a medical context or when describing discomfort. Avoid using it casually unless in informal conversations about feeling unwell.

What CEFR level is Headache?

"Headache" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.