Ache
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈeɪk/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Ache is a verb meaning (intransitive, stative) To suffer pain; to be the source of, or be in, pain, especially continued dull pain; to be distressed.
Meaning
(intransitive, stative) To suffer pain; to be the source of, or be in, pain, especially continued dull pain; to be distressed.
More Meanings
- (transitive, literary, rare) To cause someone or something to suffer pain.
- Continued dull pain, as distinguished from sudden twinges, or spasmodic pain.
- Rare spelling of aitch.
- (obsolete or historical) Parsley.
Example Sentences
Fill all thy bones with aches.
Every muscle in his body ached.
You may suffer a minor ache in your side.
My feet were aching for days after the marathon.
Word Forms
- aches
- aching
- ached
Synonyms for ache
Depending on context, synonyms include hurt, suffer, agonize, anguish, pain, passion.
Antonyms for ache
Common opposites include pang, throe, trouble.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hurt, suffer, smart, languish, yearn, long.
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Sources & Attribution
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