Pronunciation: /eɪk/
noun a continuous or prolonged dull pain in a part of one's body
A1 My head started to ache after staring at the computer screen for too long.
A2 She had a dull ache in her back after lifting heavy boxes all day.
B1 The ache in his muscles was a result of the intense workout he did at the gym.
B2 The persistent ache in her knee made it difficult for her to walk long distances.
C1 The chronic ache in his joints required regular medication to manage the pain.
C2 Despite the constant ache in her shoulder, she refused to let it affect her performance in the tennis match.
verb to suffer from a continuous or prolonged dull pain
A1 My head aches after a long day at work.
A2 She aches to see her family again after being away for so long.
B1 His muscles ache from the intense workout he did at the gym.
B2 The thought of leaving her hometown aches her heart.
C1 The artist's soul aches for inspiration to create new masterpieces.
C2 The ache of loneliness in her heart was palpable.
formal After a long day of standing, my feet began to ache.
informal I can't go out tonight, my head is aching so badly.
slang I partied too hard last night, now my whole body is achin'.
figurative Her heart ached with longing for her lost love.
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