ache

Definition

  • noun: a pain that is not sharp but continues for a long time
  • verb: to produce a dull continuous pain
  • verb: to suffer a usually dull persistent pain
  • often used in combination with parts of the body
  • synonyms: ache for, ache to, aching

Examples

  • His heart 'ached' [=he felt sad and sorry] for the children begging on the streets.

  • Symptoms of the flu include fever, general 'aches and pains', and sore throat.

  • She looked through the old pictures with a dull 'ache' in her heart.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Whether your dad knew she was pregnant. Forgive us for taking your time. There's nothing to forgive. Sweetie, how did mummy lose her baby? She got a tummy ache. Why? Did daddy fight with her? Why should he fight with her? Maybe because she didn't tell him she was working in people's homes? (..)
    2011 A Separation