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   ache

   /eɪk/

   noun

   • 1. a continuous or prolonged dull pain in a part of one's body: "the ache in her head worsened" Similar paindull painpangtwingethrobgnawingstabbingstingstingingspasmmuscular spasmcrampconvulsionsmartingsorenesstendernessirritationdiscomfort
   • ▪ an emotion experienced with painful or bittersweet intensity: "an ache in her heart" Similar sorrowsadnessmiserygriefanguishsufferingpainagonytorturewretchednessdistresshurtafflictionwoemourninglongingyearningcravingdesirepininghankeringhungerhungeringthirstitchburninginformal:yenOpposite joydisinclination

   verb

   • 1. suffer from a continuous dull pain: "my legs ached from the previous day's exercise" Similar hurtbe sorebe painfulbe in painthrobpoundtwingesmartgnawburntinglestingbe uncomfortablebe tendergive someone troubleinformal:play upgive someone gyp
   • ▪ feel intense sadness or compassion: "she sat still and silent, her heart aching" Similar grievesorrowbe sorrowfulbe sadbe distressedbe in distressbe miserablemournbe mournfullamentagonizeanguishbe in anguishsufferbleedeat one's heart outweep and wailOpposite rejoice
   • ▪ feel an intense desire for: "she ached for his touch" Similar long foryearn forhunger forthirst forhanker forhanker afterpine forpine afteritch forbe desperate forbe unable to wait forcravedesirecovetinformal:have a yen foryen forbe dying forarchaic:be athirst forsuspire for

   Word Origin Old Englishæce (noun), acan (verb). In Middle English and early modern English the noun was spelled atche and rhymed with ‘batch’ and the verb was spelled and pronounced as it is today. The noun began to be pronounced like the verb around 1700. The modern spelling is largely due to Dr Johnson, who mistakenly assumed its derivation to be from Greek akhos ‘pain’.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishACHE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Ache is a noun or a verb that means a continuous pain that is unpleasant but not very strong. It can also be used in combinations with parts of the body, such as earache or headache.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › acheAche Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of ACHE is to suffer a usually dull persistent pain. How to use ache in a sentence.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishACHE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   An ache is a steady, fairly strong pain in a part of your body. You feel nausea and aches in your muscles. Poor posture can cause neck ache, headaches and breathing problems.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › acheAche - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   An ache is a dull, lingering pain. An ache in your calves after your morning jog might mean you didn't stretch enough before you started running. You might describe your discomfort as a head ache or a stomach ache — in either case, there's a throbbing or continuous pain.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › acheAche - definition of ache by The Free Dictionary

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   Ache is a noun or verb that means a dull, steady pain or to feel sympathy or longing. Learn the synonyms, translations, and usage of ache from various sources.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishache verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation, usage and synonyms of the verb ache, which means to feel a continuous pain that is not severe. See examples of ache in different contexts and collocations.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryACHE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Ache is a noun or a verb that means a continuous pain that is unpleasant but not very strong. Learn how to use ache in sentences, see synonyms and antonyms, and find translations in different languages.

9. www.britannica.com › dictionary › acheAche Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning and usage of the word ache as a verb and a noun. Ache can mean to hurt in a dull way, to long for something or someone, or to express a desire.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of ache – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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    Ache is a noun or a verb that means a feeling or a state of pain in a part of your body. Learn how to use it in sentences and see translations in different languages.

11. www.dictionary.com › browse › acheACHE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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    Ache is a verb meaning to have or suffer a continuous, dull pain, or a noun meaning such a pain. It can also mean to feel sympathy, pity, or longing. Learn more about its origin, synonyms, and usage with examples.