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ache
ache
/eɪk/
noun
(
)
A dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain
(
aching
,
ache
)
a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain
verb
(
)
Have a desire for something or someone who is not present
(
languish
,
pine
,
yearn
,
ache
,
yen
)
have a desire for something or someone who is not present
She ached for a cigarette
She ached for a cigarette
I am pining for my lover
I am pining for my lover
(
)
Feel physical pain
(
hurt
,
suffer
,
ache
)
feel physical pain
Were you hurting after the accident?
Were you hurting after the accident?
(
)
Be the source of pain
(
smart
,
ache
,
hurt
)
be the source of pain
His careless words hurt her feelings deeply.
His careless words hurt her feelings deeply.
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