ache

1 of 2

verb

ˈāk

ached; aching

intransitive verb

: to suffer a usually dull persistent pain

an aching back

: to become distressed or disturbed (as with anxiety or regret)

aching with sadness

: to feel compassion

My heart aches for those poor people.

: to experience a painful eagerness or yearning

He is aching to go.

ache

2 of 2

noun

: a usually dull persistent pain

had an ache in his back

: a condition marked by aching

looked through the old pictures with a dull ache in her heart

Example Sentences

Verb Her muscles were aching from shoveling snow. After running the marathon, his body ached for a week. The candy's so sweet that it makes my teeth ache. Noun He had a dull ache in his back from lifting boxes all day. a dull pounding ache in his head

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Those hearts, instead, should ache over the loss of quarterback Ta’Quan Roberson and receiver Keelan Marion, likely for the season, with injuries sustained even as the Huskies were building their startling first-quarter lead.

Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 27 Aug. 2022 After the first two days of riding, my back started to ache.

Wired, 21 July 2022 In the three days to come, knees will ache, souls will expand.

Paul Daugherty, The Enquirer, 30 June 2022 Also my neck would ache, as if all the veins inside it were getting thicker and darker.

The New Yorker, 23 May 2022 Hands, shoulders, and your back all start to ache as the hours tick by.

Josh Patterson, Outside Online, 18 May 2020 Sit in any seat long enough and your backside will begin to ache.

Beth Nichols, Car and Driver, 26 Jan. 2022 On April 21, 2020, Ogunnubi’s body began to ache, and she was sent home early from work.

Duaa Eldeib, ProPublica, 28 Dec. 2021 My stomach would ache, my blood sugar would crash, and my teeth and gums even began to suffer.

Jessica Jones, M.s., R.d., SELF, 7 Nov. 2021

Noun

Your fourth-grader’s stomach ache could be related to swimming tryouts.

Katherine Reynolds Lewis, Washington Post, 16 Aug. 2022 The gut punch of a generation leap—the ache of knowing that your tech is officially outmoded—was nowhere to be found.

WIRED, 3 Sep. 2022 The tension that keeps Parks suspended between geographic regions speaks to a universal experience: the ache for a sense of belonging fed by a common love for home.

Lauren Leblanc, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Aug. 2022 Sufferers describe the pain as a constant dull ache that has persisted over a prolonged period.

Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 4 Aug. 2022 Those better days will come, after the ache of Wednesday’s gut punch subsides.

Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 2022 Achilles tendonitis typically involves pain or a dull ache behind the ankle, anywhere between the heel bone and the start of the calf muscle.

Outside Online, 17 June 2019 The film celebrates outsize talent while taking stock of something much quieter, an ache that isn’t necessarily remedied or even calmed by professional accomplishment.

Tyler Coates, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 June 2022 There are no words to accurately describe the endless ache and sudden pains that come with having to say goodbye to your child who was suddenly and violently stolen from you.

Carol Robinson | Crobinson@al.com, al, 13 June 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English aken, going back to Old English acan, of uncertain origin

Note: Originally a Class VI strong verb, to judge by Middle English past tense forms such as eoc, ok, etc. (no preterit forms are attested in Old English). There is no counterpart to the verb in other Germanic languages, and words adduced as possible relatives (e.g., Middle Dutch akel "harm, injury, grief," Middle Low German ēken "to fester") are formally and semantically only vaguely comparable. Regarding the spelling see note at ache entry 2.

Noun

Middle English, going back to Old English æce, ece, noun derivative from the base of acan "to ache entry 1"

Note: The spelling with -ch-, reflecting the historical pronunciation of the noun, has spread to the verb, while the pronunciation of the verb with [k], continued from Old English, has spread to the noun since late Middle English. The persistence of the spelling with -ch- may have been influenced by Samuel Johnson's mistaken notion that the word derived from Greek áchos "pain, distress."

First Known Use

Verb

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

单词	aches
释义	ache 1 of 2 verb ˈāk ached; aching intransitive verb 1 a : to suffer a usually dull persistent pain an aching back b : to become distressed or disturbed (as with anxiety or regret) aching with sadness c : to feel compassion My heart aches for those poor people. 2 : to experience a painful eagerness or yearning He is aching to go. ache 2 of 2 noun 1 : a usually dull persistent pain had an ache in his back 2 : a condition marked by aching looked through the old pictures with a dull ache in her heart Synonyms Verb hurt pain smart Noun pain pang prick shoot smart sting stitch throe tingle twinge See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb Her muscles were aching from shoveling snow. After running the marathon, his body ached for a week. The candy's so sweet that it makes my teeth ache. Noun He had a dull ache in his back from lifting boxes all day. a dull pounding ache in his head Recent Examples on the Web Verb Those hearts, instead, should ache over the loss of quarterback Ta’Quan Roberson and receiver Keelan Marion, likely for the season, with injuries sustained even as the Huskies were building their startling first-quarter lead. Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 27 Aug. 2022 After the first two days of riding, my back started to ache. Wired, 21 July 2022 In the three days to come, knees will ache, souls will expand. Paul Daugherty, The Enquirer, 30 June 2022 Also my neck would ache, as if all the veins inside it were getting thicker and darker. The New Yorker, 23 May 2022 Hands, shoulders, and your back all start to ache as the hours tick by. Josh Patterson, Outside Online, 18 May 2020 Sit in any seat long enough and your backside will begin to ache. Beth Nichols, Car and Driver, 26 Jan. 2022 On April 21, 2020, Ogunnubi’s body began to ache, and she was sent home early from work. Duaa Eldeib, ProPublica, 28 Dec. 2021 My stomach would ache, my blood sugar would crash, and my teeth and gums even began to suffer. Jessica Jones, M.s., R.d., SELF, 7 Nov. 2021 Noun Your fourth-grader’s stomach ache could be related to swimming tryouts. Katherine Reynolds Lewis, Washington Post, 16 Aug. 2022 The gut punch of a generation leap—the ache of knowing that your tech is officially outmoded—was nowhere to be found. WIRED, 3 Sep. 2022 The tension that keeps Parks suspended between geographic regions speaks to a universal experience: the ache for a sense of belonging fed by a common love for home. Lauren Leblanc, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Aug. 2022 Sufferers describe the pain as a constant dull ache that has persisted over a prolonged period. Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 4 Aug. 2022 Those better days will come, after the ache of Wednesday’s gut punch subsides. Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 2022 Achilles tendonitis typically involves pain or a dull ache behind the ankle, anywhere between the heel bone and the start of the calf muscle. Outside Online, 17 June 2019 The film celebrates outsize talent while taking stock of something much quieter, an ache that isn’t necessarily remedied or even calmed by professional accomplishment. Tyler Coates, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 June 2022 There are no words to accurately describe the endless ache and sudden pains that come with having to say goodbye to your child who was suddenly and violently stolen from you. Carol Robinson \| Crobinson@al.com, al, 13 June 2022 See More Word History Etymology Verb Middle English aken, going back to Old English acan, of uncertain origin Note: Originally a Class VI strong verb, to judge by Middle English past tense forms such as eoc, ok, etc. (no preterit forms are attested in Old English). There is no counterpart to the verb in other Germanic languages, and words adduced as possible relatives (e.g., Middle Dutch akel "harm, injury, grief," Middle Low German ēken "to fester") are formally and semantically only vaguely comparable. Regarding the spelling see note at ache entry 2. Noun Middle English, going back to Old English æce, ece, noun derivative from the base of acan "to ache entry 1" Note: The spelling with -ch-, reflecting the historical pronunciation of the noun, has spread to the verb, while the pronunciation of the verb with [k], continued from Old English, has spread to the noun since late Middle English. The persistence of the spelling with -ch- may have been influenced by Samuel Johnson's mistaken notion that the word derived from Greek áchos "pain, distress." First Known Use Verb before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Noun before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition ache 1 of 2 verb ˈāk ached; aching 1 : to suffer a dull continuous pain My muscles ached from shoveling snow. 2 : to desire very much : yearn She aches for someone to talk to. ache 2 of 2 noun : a dull continuous pain Medical Definition ache 1 of 3 intransitive verb ˈāk ached; aching : to suffer a usually dull persistent pain ache 2 of 3 noun 1 : a usually dull persistent pain 2 : a condition marked by aching AChE 3 of 3 abbreviation acetylcholinesterase aches 1 of 2 noun plural of ache as in pains a sharp unpleasant sensation usually felt in some specific part of the body a dull pounding ache in his head Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance pains pangs tingles stings twinges stitches swellings sores pricks throes discomforts headaches smarts shoots sufferings distresses hurts inflammations injuries miseries anguishes backaches agonies stomachaches tortures torments damages toothaches bellyaches harms afflictions earaches gripes complaints colics detriments sufferances charley horses Antonyms & Near Antonyms comforts eases aches 2 of 2 verb present tense third-person singular of ache as in hurts to feel or cause physical pain my feet ache from all that walking Synonyms & Similar Words pains hurts throbs cramps tingles swells stings smarts bites itches bleeds twinges burns nags torments pinches racks suffers tortures pounds anguishes festers harrows chafes afflicts agonizes
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