Ached

Pronunciation: /ˈeɪkt/

Ached (verb)

  1. To have a steady, unpleasant pain in a part of the body, often after effort or illness.
  2. To feel pain in a specific area, lasting for some time and not going away quickly.
  3. To feel strong sadness or longing that seems to continue and affect you for a long time.

Examples

  • My legs ached after the long walk.
  • The muscles ached when I woke up.