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Headache

UK /["/ˈhedeɪk/"]/US /["/ˈhedeɪk/"]/

Definition

a continuous pain in the head

In simple words: A pain in your head.

Examples

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.

Usage notes

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'.

Collocations

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

Synonyms

migraine
pain
discomfort
tension headache
cluster headache

Antonyms

relief
comfort

Common mistakes

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'.