Headache

usgb/ˈhedeɪk/
noun

A pain in your head.

I have a terrible headache.
Visual representation of "headache" - A pain in your head.

Often appears as...

  • have a headache
  • suffer from a headache
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Literal Meaning

Refers to actual physical discomfort in the head, not metaphorical issues.

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The loud music gave me a headache.
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Intensity Varies

Can range from mild discomfort to severe pain; context may hint at severity.

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This mild headache is annoying.
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Common Affliction

A headache is a common condition that everyone understands and can sympathize with.

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She couldn't focus because of her headache.
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