ache[eɪk]
a continuous dull pain
Synonymspain
ExamplesI have had an ache in my shoulder for days.
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sore[sɔː]
painful when touched or used
ExamplesMy throat is sore.
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bruise[bruːz]
a dark mark on the skin caused by a blow
ExamplesThere was a bruise on his arm.
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swollen[ˈswəʊ.lən]
larger than normal because of injury or illness
ExamplesHer ankle was swollen.
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dizzy[ˈdɪz.i]
feeling that everything is turning and that you might fall
ExamplesI stood up too fast and felt dizzy.
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cough[kɒf]
to push air out of your throat suddenly and noisily
ExamplesHe coughed all night.
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sneeze[sniːz]
to blow air out of your nose suddenly and without control
ExamplesThe dust made me sneeze.
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rash[ræʃ]
an area of small red spots on the skin
ExamplesThe rash cleared up in two days.
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recover[rɪˈkʌv.ə]
to become well again after being ill
Synonymsheal, get better
ExamplesIt took a week to recover.
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prescription[prɪˈskrɪp.ʃən]
a written order from a doctor for a particular medicine
ExamplesYou need a prescription for that.
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