ache

noun
UK: /eɪk/
US: /eɪk/

  1. A dull, continuous pain.

    1. I have an ache in my back now. [ ] [ ]
    2. The persistent ache in her shoulder bothered her all day. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

long yearn hurt pain
ache verb

  1. To experience a continuous dull pain.

    1. My head starts to ache after work. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her muscles ache after the long hike in the mountains. [ ] [ ]

  2. To want something or someone very much.

    1. I ache for my family now. [ ] [ ]
    2. She ached to see her homeland once again someday. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "ache" is /eɪk/ in British English and /eɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "ache": long, yearn, hurt, pain.

Example usage of "ache": "I have an ache in my back now.". More examples on the page.