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ache

/ ache /
noun/verb

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1
a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain
Type of:
pain hurting
Kinds of:
toothache odontalgia backache headache head ache
Derived:
hurt suffer smart
verb Sense 2
have a desire for something or someone who is not present
"She ached for a cigarette"
"I am pining for my lover"
Type of:
hanker long yearn
Kinds of:
die
Derived:
pining hankering yen longer thirster
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s something with something
verb Sense 3
be the source of pain
Type of:
cause to be perceived
Kinds of:
bite sting burn itch hunger
Derived:
distress hurt suffering pain hurting
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s
Somebody ----s INFINITIVE
verb Sense 4
feel physical pain
"Were you hurting after the accident?"
Type of:
perceive comprehend
Kinds of:
catch get twinge prick sting
Derived:
sick person diseased person sufferer agony suffering
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s something
Semantic Complexity
49%
Sense Count
4
Total Synonyms
0
Total Relationships
42
Times Searched
1
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pain hurting toothache odontalgia backache headache head ache hanker long yearn die cause to be perceived