Basic Details
Word: Toothache
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: Pain in or around a tooth.
Synonyms: Dental pain, tooth pain
Antonyms: None
Idioms and Phrases
- A pain in the tooth: Refers to a bothersome or annoying problem. Example: "His constant questions about the assignment were becoming a real pain in the tooth for the teacher."
- As painful as a toothache: Used to describe something that is very annoying or difficult to endure. Example: "Waiting in a long queue was as painful as a toothache for the impatient children."
Usage Examples
Example 1: After eating too many sweets, she developed a terrible toothache that kept her awake all night.
Example 2: He went to the dentist to find out the cause of his toothache.
Example 3: The dentist gave her some medicine to ease the toothache before starting the treatment.
Fun Fact
Did you know that ancient Egyptians used to treat toothaches by placing a paste made from the crushed seeds of a plant on the affected area? They believed this would help relieve the pain!
Famous Quote
"Toothache is a pain, but it often leads to a visit to the dentist, which can help keep your smile bright!"
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "toothache" mean?
a) Pain in the foot
b) Pain in the head
c) Pain in or around a tooth
d) Pain in the stomach
Answer: c) Pain in or around a tooth
2. Which of these is a synonym of "toothache"?
a) Stomach ache
b) Ear ache
c) Dental pain
d) Head ache
Answer: c) Dental pain
3. Which sentence uses "toothache" correctly?
a) I had a toothache from laughing too hard.
b) My toothache made me go to the dentist.
c) The dog has a toothache from playing.
d) He solved the math problem with a toothache.
Answer: b) My toothache made me go to the dentist.
4. Which idiom means the same as "toothache"?
a) A pain in the tooth
b) As fast as lightning
c) Spill the beans
d) Hit the nail on the head
Answer: a) A pain in the tooth
5. What is the opposite of "toothache"?
a) Joy
b) Comfort
c) Relief
d) None
Answer: d) None
