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Ache meaning

What does “ache” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“ache” is a noun and verb with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain.

ache

noun

  1. a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain

    Synonymsaching

verb

  1. feel physical pain

    “Were you hurting after the accident?”

    Synonymshurtsuffer

  2. have a desire for something or someone who is not present

    “She ached for a cigarette”

    “I am pining for my lover”

    Synonymsyearnyenpinelanguish

  3. be the source of pain

    Synonymssmarthurt

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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