ache
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
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aching
aches;
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aching
Britannica Dictionary definition of ACHE
[no object]
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to produce a dull continuous pain
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to hurt in a way that is constant but not severe
— often used figuratively
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Her muscles were aching from shoveling snow.
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After running the marathon, his body ached for a week.
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The candy's so sweet that it makes my teeth ache.
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His heart ached [=he felt sad and sorry] for the children begging on the streets.
2
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to want or desire something or someone very much
— often + for
— often followed by to + verb
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After years of war, most people are aching [=longing, yearning] for peace.
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Her heart ached for him.
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I've been aching to see you.
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ache
/ˈeɪk/
noun
plural
aches
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ache
/ˈeɪk/
noun
plural
aches
Britannica Dictionary definition of ACHE
[count]
:
a pain that is not sharp but continues for a long time
— often used in combination with parts of the body
— often used figuratively
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He had a dull ache in his back from lifting boxes all day.
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muscle aches
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a headache
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a stomachache
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toothaches
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She looked through the old pictures with a dull ache in her heart.
◊ Aches and pains are many small pains that happen at the same time and make people feel uncomfortable.
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Symptoms of the flu include fever, general aches and pains, and sore throat.
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the many aches and pains of old age
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My feet are tired and achy from walking all day.
