Earache
noun
A pain in the ear.
I can't swim today because I have an earache.
Often appears as...
- suffer from earache
- have an earache
noun
A pain in the ear.
I can't swim today because I have an earache.
Often appears as...
- suffer from earache
- have an earache
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Pro Tip 1/3Pain Intensity
Indicates mild to severe pain; severity contextually understood, may need clarification.
The earache was so severe, I had to visit a doctor.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Condition
Refers to a health issue; used when discussing medical conditions or symptoms.
Her persistent earache turned out to be an infection.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Emotional
Specific to physical pain, not emotional distress; avoid using figuratively.
After the concert, I had a genuine earache, not just discontent with the music.
Pro Tip 1/3Pain Intensity
Indicates mild to severe pain; severity contextually understood, may need clarification.
The earache was so severe, I had to visit a doctor.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Condition
Refers to a health issue; used when discussing medical conditions or symptoms.
Her persistent earache turned out to be an infection.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Emotional
Specific to physical pain, not emotional distress; avoid using figuratively.
After the concert, I had a genuine earache, not just discontent with the music.
Pro Tip 1/3Pain Intensity
Indicates mild to severe pain; severity contextually understood, may need clarification.
The earache was so severe, I had to visit a doctor.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Condition
Refers to a health issue; used when discussing medical conditions or symptoms.
Her persistent earache turned out to be an infection.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Emotional
Specific to physical pain, not emotional distress; avoid using figuratively.
After the concert, I had a genuine earache, not just discontent with the music.
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Quote examples
Mike Fisher
American
Well, first I developed an earache; I believe it was coming back from El Salvador. And I had this earache for probably about a month. And a lot of pain and I wasn't sure what was going on. I got all different noises, pain. I was getting worried.
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Zac Brown
American Musician
When I get drafty cold air in my ears, I would get an earache and get sick. I had to make sure I hustled and stayed well for my shows that I played.
Quote examples
Mike Fisher
American
Well, first I developed an earache; I believe it was coming back from El Salvador. And I had this earache for probably about a month. And a lot of pain and I wasn't sure what was going on. I got all different noises, pain. I was getting worried.
Quote examples
Zac Brown
American Musician
When I get drafty cold air in my ears, I would get an earache and get sick. I had to make sure I hustled and stayed well for my shows that I played.
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