Headache
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈhɛdeɪk/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Headache is a noun meaning (medicine) A pain or ache in the head.
Meaning
(medicine) A pain or ache in the head.
More Meanings
- (figurative) A nuisance or unpleasant problem.
Example Sentences
The clumsy filing system has been a huge headache.
I have a splitting headache after that party last night.
I advise you to take some painkillers for the headache, it's probably nothing serious.
Bogland now dominates the scene and the construction engineers must have suffered many a headache in seeking to secure a firm foundation.
Word Forms
- headaches
- headach
- head-ache
Synonyms for headache
Depending on context, synonyms include cephalalgia, bother, vexation, concern, worry, head ache.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cephalalgia, worry, vexation, concern, head ache, migraine.
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