toothache

noun (toothache — UK uncountable; a toothache — US)

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

Everyday

Toothache is a pain in or around a tooth. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life and health, toothache can come from tooth decay caused by sugar, or from a cracked tooth; you should see a dentist. In health lessons, brushing twice a day and eating fewer sweets helps prevent it. Phrases: have toothache, have a toothache (US), terrible toothache.

Examples

I have toothache, so I'm going to the dentist. tree →
Eating too many sweets can give you toothache. tree →
She had a bad toothache all night. (US) tree →
The dentist found a hole that was causing the toothache. tree →
Brush your teeth twice a day to avoid toothache. tree →
His toothache stopped after the filling. tree →
The dog has a toothache, the horse has a pain in her stomach, and the hen has the pip.” tree →

Note

UK: usually uncountable «I have toothache»; US: «I have a toothache». One word. Myth: toothache does not go away by itself if there is a hole; it needs a dentist.

On Mova

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