ache
/eɪk/
ache
📚 Meanings
- 1.
a continuous dull pain, as opposed to a sudden or sharp pain.
"I have an ache in my back."
- 1.
to suffer pain, or be the cause of or be in a state of pain, especially a continuous dull pain. To suffer.
"I have an ache in my back."
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My head continues to ache despite taking the medicine.
My head continues to ache despite taking the medicine.
She felt a dull ache in her chest after the argument.
She felt a dull ache in her chest after the argument.
My feet ache from walking all day in uncomfortable shoes.
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How do you pronounce ache?
ache is pronounced [/eɪk/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does ache mean?
ache means "ache". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is ache?
ache is a Elementary-level word.
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Example: "My head continues to ache despite taking the medicine." — used to mean "ache".
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