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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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The meaning of ACHE is to suffer a usually dull persistent pain. How to use ache in a sentence.
ACHE definition: 1. a continuous pain that is unpleasant but not very strong: 2. used in combinations with parts of…. Learn more.
Ache definition: to have or suffer a continuous, dull pain. See examples of ACHE used in a sentence.
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 meaning: 1. a continuous pain that is unpleasant but not very strong: 2. used in combinations with parts of…. Learn more.
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.
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.
Noun. Pronoun. Filter. verb. ached, aches, aching. To suffer a dull, sustained pain. American Heritage. To have or give dull, steady pain. Webster's New World. To feel sympathy or compassion. Ached for his heartbroken friend. American Heritage. To feel sympathy, pity, etc. ( for) Webster's New World. To yearn or long. Webster's New World. Synonyms:
