ache ache /eɪk/

noun

1. () A dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain  ( aching , ache )
   a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain
   

verb

1. () 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
   
2. () Feel physical pain  ( hurt , suffer , ache )
   feel physical pain
    Were you hurting after the accident?
   Were you hurting after the accident?
   
3. () 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.