Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with headache in American Collocation
headache
noun
countable
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
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/ˈhedˌeɪk/
bad
bad
blinding
chronic
pounding
severe
splitting
terrible
throbbing
thumping
I’ve got a splitting headache – I’m going upstairs for a nap.
not bad
mild
slight
After taking the medication, some people feel sick or have a mild headache.
regular, repeated, or lasting a long time
constant
episodic
frequent
persistent
recurrent
recurring
Depression can cause frequent headaches.
He suffers from persistent headaches. | Doctors are trying to find the cause of her recurrent headaches.
migraine
tension
About 7 years ago my sister started getting migraine headaches.
cause a headache
bring on
cause
give someone
induce
lead to
trigger
Cheap sunglasses will strain the eyes and eventually cause a headache.
relieve or prevent a headache
alleviate
cure
ease
prevent
relieve
soothe
treat
Meadowsweet tea can help relieve headaches.
have or get a headache
complain of
develop
experience
get
have
suffer (from)
I felt tired and shaky and I had a headache.