toothache
/'tu:θeik/
Definition
- Noun:
- A pain in or around a tooth: A localized ache or discomfort affecting a tooth or the area surrounding it, often caused by decay, infection, or injury.
Usage
- The word "toothache" is an uncountable noun when referring to the condition or sensation in general. It can be used as a countable noun when referring to specific instances.
- General/Uncountable: "Toothache can be very distracting."
- Specific/Countable: "I have a terrible toothache."
Examples
- Noun:
- She went to the dentist because of a persistent toothache.
- Nothing seemed to relieve his throbbing toothache.
- Ignoring a toothache can lead to more serious dental problems.
Advanced Usage
- "to have a toothache": to be experiencing pain in a tooth.
- I think I have a toothache; my molar hurts when I drink something cold.
Variants and Related Words
- Toothachy (adj, informal): resembling or characteristic of a toothache.
- The dull, toothachy pain kept him awake.
Synonyms
- Odontalgia (n, medical term): pain in a tooth.
- Dental pain (n): pain related to the teeth or gums.
Noun
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an ache localized in or around a tooth
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