ache
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- pronunciation:
- eIk
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
aches, aching, ached |
| definition: |
to have a dull pain that lasts a long time.
Tom's legs ached after the long walk.
- similar words:
- pinch, suffer
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a dull pain that lasts a long time.
He used an ice pack to relieve the ache in his jaw.
- synonyms:
- hurt, pain, soreness
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| related words: |
hurt, pain |
| derivation: |
achingly (adv.) |
Word Builder: kinds of aches
- backache:
pain in the back.
- bellyache:
pain in the belly
- headache:
pain in the head.
- stomachache:
pain in the stomach.
- toothache:
pain in a tooth.