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- Dictionaryache/āk/
noun
- 1. a continuous or prolonged dull pain in a part of one's body: "the ache in her head worsened" Similar
verb
- 1. suffer from a continuous dull pain: "my legs ached from the previous day's exercise" Similar
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ACHE definition: 1. a continuous pain that is unpleasant but not very strong: 2. used in combinations with parts of…. Learn more.
The meaning of ACHE is to suffer a usually dull persistent pain. How to use ache in a sentence.
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.
ACHE meaning: 1. a continuous pain that is unpleasant but not very strong: 2. used in combinations with parts of…. Learn more.
1. To suffer a dull, sustained pain. 2. To feel sympathy or compassion: ached for his heartbroken friend. 3. To yearn or long: refugees who ached for their homeland. n. 1. A dull, steady pain. See Synonyms at pain. 2. A painful sorrow. 3. A longing or desire. [Middle English aken, from Old English acan .]
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.
Ache definition: to have or suffer a continuous, dull pain. See examples of ACHE used in a sentence.
Definition of ache verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
noun. /eɪk/ (often in compounds) a continuous feeling of pain in a part of the body. Mummy, I've got a tummy ache. Muscular aches and pains can be soothed by a relaxing massage. (figurative) an ache in my heart (= a continuous sad feeling) see also achy, backache, bellyache, headache, heartache, stomach ache, toothache. Extra Examples.
sting to make someone feel a sharp burning pain or an uncomfortable feeling in part of their body; (of part of your body) to feel this pain: My eyes were stinging from the smoke. tingle (of part of your body) to feel as if a lot of small sharp points are pushing into the skin there: The cold air made her face tingle.
