Meaning & Definition of Ache in English
English⟶
Ache
/ek/
noun
1. A dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain
synonym:
- ache,
- aching
verb
1. Feel physical pain
- "Were you hurting after the accident?"
synonym:
- hurt,
- ache,
- suffer
2. Have a desire for something or someone who is not present
- "She ached for a cigarette"
- "I am pining for my lover"
synonym:
- ache,
- yearn,
- yen,
- pine,
- languish
3. Be the source of pain
synonym:
- ache,
- smart,
- hurt
Examples of using
My joints ache.
I've taken some medicine for my stomach ache.
I have an ache in my arm.