headache

CEFRA1

/ˈhɛdeɪk/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    Pain in the head.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A nuisance or unpleasant problem.

Examples

  • So annoying... Now I get a headache whenever I use the computer!

  • Symptoms include a headache and sore throat.

At a glance

Sits at A1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
4
Synonyms
3

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meaning

  1. A pain or ache in the head.

More examples

In context

  • I advise you to take some painkillers for the headache, it's probably nothing serious.

  • I have a splitting headache after that party last night.

  • The clumsy filing system has been a huge headache.

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

From Middle English hevedeche, from Old English hēafodeċe. By surface analysis, head + ache.