backache

noun (backache, backaches)

«backache» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

A pain in your back. tree →

In the lessons

In health lessons and everyday life: carrying a heavy school bag or sitting badly can give backache. Phrases: «have backache» (UK), «have a backache» (US).

Examples

Carrying my heavy bag gave me backache. tree →
Grandma has a backache after gardening. tree →
Lift with your knees to avoid backache. tree →
Sitting badly can cause backache. tree →
Dad's backache got better with rest. tree →
A good chair helps prevent backache. tree →

Note

UK often uncountable: «I've got backache»; US often countable: «a backache». One word.

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «backache» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
«backache» in the school dictionary on Mova free.

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