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Ache

noun

/eɪk/

Meaning

a continuous or prolonged dull pain in a part of one's body

to suffer a continuous dull pain

He had a terrible headache after working late.

Her back ached after sitting for so long.

heartache

pain, soreness, discomfort, hurt, throb, suffer

Entry 1

pain, soreness, discomfort, hurt

Entry 2

hurt, pain, throb, suffer

comfort, relief, ease, wellness

Entry 1

comfort, relief, ease, wellness

Entry 2

comfort, relief

headache, backache, stomach ache, back ache, head ache, dull ache

Entry 1

headache, backache, stomach ache

Entry 2

stomach ache, back ache, head ache, dull ache

to hit forcibly or attack; also to stop work as a form of protest

to install someone on a throne or to give someone high status

To take pleasure in someone else's misfortune or to show smug satisfaction.

To move with high, springy steps, often to show off or attract attention.

to demand firmly; to state persistently

to make something longer, larger, or last longer; to reach out.