ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Aching

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈeɪ.kɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Aching is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of ache.

Meaning

present participle and gerund of ache.

More Meanings

  1. That aches; continuously painful; that causes pain.
  2. The feeling of an ache; a dull pain.

Example Sentences

The aching heart, the aching head.
There was a long spell of silence, a big, aching void, and then from the Professor a keen 'S-s-s-s!'

Word Forms

Synonyms for aching

Depending on context, synonyms include sore, achesome, achy, raw, hurt, hurty.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include painful, achy, sore, eager, throbbing, hurting.

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