Ache

Pronunciation: /ˈeɪk/

Ache (verb)

  1. To feel pain that lasts for some time, often in a part of your body.
  2. To feel soreness in muscles after exercise or work.

Examples

  • My back aches after sitting too long.
  • The old injury aches when the weather changes.

Ache (noun)

  1. A feeling of pain that continues for a while, often dull and not sharp.
  2. A strong feeling of sadness or worry that hurts inside and does not go away quickly.

Examples

  • I have an ache in my shoulder that won’t go away.
  • The ache gets worse when I lift heavy things.