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Headache Headaches ˈhedeɪk Splitting I Noun Bre Suffer

Word headache
WordType (noun)
Phonetic BrE / ˈhedeɪk / NAmE / ˈhedeɪk /
Example
  • to suffer from headaches
  • red wine gives me a headache.
  • i have a splitting headache (= a very bad one).
  • a tension headache
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headache

(noun)BrE / ˈhedeɪk / NAmE / ˈhedeɪk /
  1. a continuous pain in the head
    • to suffer from headaches
    • Red wine gives me a headache.
    • I have a splitting headache (= a very bad one).
    • a tension headache
  2. a person or thing that causes worry or trouble
    • The real headache will be getting the bank to lend you the money.

    Extra Examples

    • He developed a severe migraine headache.
    • I have a splitting headache.
    • I’ve got a splitting headache.
    • She had left the party early, pleading a headache.
    • The workers had complained of headaches and nausea.
    • These regulations have created major headaches for many businesses.
    • Uneven cash flow proved to be a major headache for the company.
    • We all get headaches from time to time.
Copyright This card's content is collected from the following dictionaries: Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

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