Ached: meaning, definitions and examples
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ached
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physical pain
The term 'ached' is the past tense of the verb 'ache', which refers to experiencing a dull, persistent pain. It can describe sensations in various parts of the body, such as the head, muscles, or joints. This feeling is often associated with fatigue, strain, or illness. Ached might indicate both temporary discomfort or chronic pain depending on the context in which it is used.
Synonyms
discomfort, hurt, pain, throb
Examples of usage
- My muscles ached after the workout.
- Her heart ached with loneliness.
- After sitting for too long, his back ached.
- I woke up this morning and my head ached.
Translations
Translations of the word "ached" in other languages:
๐ต๐น doรญdo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฆเคฐเฅเคฆ
๐ฉ๐ช schmerzend
๐ฎ๐ฉ nyeri
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะพะปะธัั
๐ต๐ฑ bรณl
๐ฏ๐ต ็ใ
๐ซ๐ท douleur
๐ช๐ธ dolor
๐น๐ท aฤrฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ์ํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃูู
๐จ๐ฟ bolest
๐ธ๐ฐ bolesลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ็ผ็
๐ธ๐ฎ boleฤina
๐ฎ๐ธ sรกrsauki
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐัััััะฝั
๐ฌ๐ช แขแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ aฤrฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ dolor
Etymology
The word 'ache' originates from the Old English term 'acan', which meant to suffer or feel pain. This term can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word '*akan', meaning 'to ache', and is related to similar words in other Germanic languages, emphasizing a common historical understanding of feeling discomfort. Over the centuries, 'ache' evolved into its modern form, 'ached', with added nuances in meaning and use. Historically, 'ache' has been associated with both physical and emotional pain, giving way to its multifaceted application in the English language. Today, it retains strong connotations of deep-seated discomfort, both physically and metaphorically.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #15,885, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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- 15887 immemorial
- 15888 forego
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