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stomachache

/ˈstʌməkˌeɪk/

A pain in a person's stomach or the area around it. It is a common symptom often caused by eating too much, poor digestion, or a mild illness.

Exemples

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1

I have a bad stomachache after eating that spicy food.

I have a bad stomachache after eating that spicy food.

2

The patient reported a persistent stomachache during the clinical examination.

The patient reported a persistent stomachache during the clinical examination.

3

Ugh, my stomachache is killing me!

Ugh, my stomachache is killing me!

Famille de mots

Nom
stomachache
Verb
stomach
Adjectif
stomachic
Apparenté
stomach
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Astuce mémo

Think of the word 'ache' which means pain. If your stomach has an 'ache', you have a stomachache!

Quiz rapide

I ate too much candy at the party and now I have a ____.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : stomachache

Exemples

1

I have a bad stomachache after eating that spicy food.

everyday

I have a bad stomachache after eating that spicy food.

2

The patient reported a persistent stomachache during the clinical examination.

formal

The patient reported a persistent stomachache during the clinical examination.

3

Ugh, my stomachache is killing me!

informal

Ugh, my stomachache is killing me!

4

The study suggests that a chronic stomachache can be a symptom of high stress levels.

academic

The study suggests that a chronic stomachache can be a symptom of high stress levels.

5

He had to leave the meeting early due to a sudden stomachache.

business

He had to leave the meeting early due to a sudden stomachache.

Famille de mots

Nom
stomachache
Verb
stomach
Adjectif
stomachic
Apparenté
stomach

Collocations courantes

have a stomachache to experience pain in the stomach
severe stomachache a very strong or intense pain in the stomach
get a stomachache to start feeling pain in the stomach
constant stomachache a pain in the stomach that does not stop
complain of a stomachache to tell someone that your stomach hurts

Phrases Courantes

give someone a stomachache

to cause someone to feel pain in their stomach

mild stomachache

a slight or weak pain in the stomach

stomachache remedy

a treatment or medicine for stomach pain

Souvent confondu avec

stomachache vs stomach

The stomach is the organ itself, while a stomachache is the pain felt in that area.

stomachache vs heartburn

Heartburn is a burning sensation in the chest, whereas a stomachache is general pain in the belly area.

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Notes d'usage

In American English, it is usually written as one word (stomachache), whereas in British English, it is often two words (stomach ache). It is a countable noun and almost always used with the indefinite article 'a'.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often say 'I have a stomach' when they mean 'I have a stomachache'. Remember that 'stomach' is just the body part.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the word 'ache' which means pain. If your stomach has an 'ache', you have a stomachache!

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Origine du mot

A compound of 'stomach' (from Greek 'stomakhos' meaning throat or opening) and 'ache' (from Old English 'acan').

Modèles grammaticaux

countable noun usually follows the verb 'have' plural form is 'stomachaches'
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Contexte culturel

In many English-speaking cultures, a stomachache is a very common 'polite' reason to excuse oneself from a social commitment or school.

Quiz rapide

I ate too much candy at the party and now I have a ____.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : stomachache

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