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hi friends, I respect you, help me
I don ïŋ―t understand why do people say "I had a headache , but why do I say "I had a legache
please , explain me when use a pain, ache or sore and why is used in some words |
17 Jul 2010
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ELOJOLIE274
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Hi,
i ïŋ―ve actually read and heard "a leg ache" or "leg aches" (in 2 words) - but i might be wrong...
an ache (n.): a
continuous,
dull
pain
(in
contrast
to
a
sharp,
sudden,
or
sporadic
pain) - eg. a headache, a backache, a stomachache = when it ïŋ―s in 2 words it is the name of the illness one ïŋ―s suffer from
sore (adj.): physically
painful
or
sensitive,
as
a
wound,
hurt,
or
diseased
part = painful, tender - eg. a sore throat, a sore foot
a pain (n.): physical
suffering
or
distress,
as
due
to
injury,
illness... = general word - eg. a back pain
is it clear?
have a nice day/evening ;)
Elodie
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17 Jul 2010
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libertybelle
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That ïŋ―s just the way it is - and you have to learn it.
I say - my leg hurts or I have a pain in my leg- but never a leg ache
but you can ache in your muscles.
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18 Jul 2010
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yanogator
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and so you can say, "My leg aches", but not "I have a leg ache."
The noun "ache" is limited to headache, backache, toothache and muscle aches (never a muscle ache), as well as the general "aches and pains".
With verbs, it ïŋ―s different. You can say that your leg (or any body part) aches or hurts. You can also say that it is sore (meaning that it hurts when you apply pressure from without or within).
Many pages can be written about the specifics of hurting. We have provided some of the basics.
Bruce
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18 Jul 2010
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