backache

«backache» in Mova's school dictionary: A pain in your back — its meaning for a pupil, its sense in the lessons and examples.

part of speech

noun (backache, backaches)

meaning for a pupil

A pain in your back. tree →

sense 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.

Trees and pragmatics

Every meaning and example of «backache» parsed by Mova, each sentence with its dependency tree and frames.