Headache: meaning, definitions and examples

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headache

 

[ หˆhษ›dหŒeษชk ]

Context #1 | Noun

feeling of pain in the head

A headache is a pain or discomfort in the head, scalp, or neck. It can be a dull ache, sharp, throbbing, constant, mild, or severe. Headaches can be caused by various factors such as stress, dehydration, lack of sleep, or underlying health conditions.

Synonyms

cephalalgia, head pain, migraine

Examples of usage

  • I have a terrible headache today.
  • She took a painkiller to relieve her headache.
  • Staring at the computer screen for too long can trigger a headache.
Context #2 | Noun

a problem or difficulty

In a metaphorical sense, a headache can refer to a problem or difficulty that causes stress or frustration. It can be a situation or task that is challenging or troublesome.

Synonyms

challenge, problem, trouble

Examples of usage

  • Dealing with the paperwork has been a real headache.
  • The project turned out to be a headache for the team.
  • Trying to fix the issue became a massive headache for the IT department.

Translations

Translations of the word "headache" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น dor de cabeรงa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฐเคฆเคฐเฅเคฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kopfschmerzen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sakit kepala

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะพะปะพะฒะฝะธะน ะฑั–ะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bรณl gล‚owy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ ญ็—› (ใšใคใ†)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mal de tรชte

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ dolor de cabeza

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท baลŸ aฤŸrฤฑsฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‘ํ†ต (dutong)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตุฏุงุน (sada'a)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bolest hlavy

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bolesลฅ hlavy

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคด็—› (tรณutรฒng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ glavobol

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรถfuรฐverkur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐั ะฐัƒั€ัƒั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒแƒ•แƒ˜แƒก แƒขแƒ™แƒ˜แƒ•แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ baลŸ aฤŸrฤฑsฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ dolor de cabeza

Etymology

The word 'headache' originated from the Old English 'heafodac', which combined 'heafod' (head) and 'ac' (pain). Throughout history, headaches have been described in various cultures and medical texts, with treatments ranging from herbal remedies to modern medication and therapies. Headaches continue to be a common ailment experienced by people of all ages.

See also: beheader, head, headband, headbands, header, headgear, headhunter, heading, headland, headline, headman, headmaster, headmistress, headpiece, headquarters, headrest, headscarf, headset, headshot, headsman, headstall, headstrong, headwear, headwind, headwrap, hothead, overhead.