Ache: meaning, definitions and examples

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ache

[ eɪk ]

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physical

A continuous or prolonged dull pain in a part of one's body.

Synonyms

discomfort, pain, soreness, throbbing

Examples of usage

My head started to throb, and a dull ache began behind my eyes.
She had a persistent ache in her lower back.
The ache in his shoulder was becoming unbearable.
I took some painkillers to relieve the ache in my muscles.
The ache in her chest made her worry about her health.

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physical

To suffer from a continuous or prolonged dull pain.

Synonyms

hurt, pang, suffer, throb

Examples of usage

My legs ache after running such a long distance.
She aches all over from the flu.
He was aching from the strain of the long hike.
The wound ached constantly.

Translations

Translations of the word "ache" in other languages:

🇵🇹 dor

🇮🇳 दर्द

🇩🇪 Schmerz

🇮🇩 sakit

🇺🇦 біль

🇵🇱 ból

🇯🇵 痛み (いたみ)

🇫🇷 douleur

🇪🇸 dolor

🇹🇷 ağrı

🇰🇷 통증 (통증)

🇸🇦 ألم

🇨🇿 bolest

🇸🇰 bolesť

🇨🇳 疼痛 (téngtòng)

🇸🇮 bolečina

🇮🇸 sársauki

🇰🇿 ауру

🇬🇪 ტკივილი

🇦🇿 ağrı

🇲🇽 dolor

Word origin

The word 'ache' originated from Middle English 'ake', which is of Germanic origin and related to Dutch 'aken' and German 'auchen'. The sense of 'ache' as a noun meaning a continuous pain dates back to the late Middle English period. The verb form of 'ache' meaning to suffer from a continuous pain also has roots in Middle English. Throughout history, the word 'ache' has been used to describe various types of physical discomfort and pain.