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 ache ache /eɪk/

noun

  1. () A dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain  ( aching , ache )
    a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain

verb

  1. () Have a desire for something or someone who is not present  ( languish , pine , yearn , ache , yen )
    have a desire for something or someone who is not present
     She ached for a cigarette
    She ached for a cigarette
     I am pining for my lover
    I am pining for my lover
  2. () Feel physical pain  ( hurt , suffer , ache )
    feel physical pain
     Were you hurting after the accident?
    Were you hurting after the accident?
  3. () Be the source of pain  ( smart , ache , hurt )
    be the source of pain
      His careless words hurt her feelings deeply.
    His careless words hurt her feelings deeply.