Overview of noun ache

The noun ache has 1 sense

• ache, aching -- (a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain)

Overview of verb ache

The verb ache has 3 senses

• hurt, ache, suffer -- (feel physical pain; "Were you hurting after the accident?")


• ache, yearn, yen, pine, languish -- (have a desire for something or someone who is not present; "She ached for a cigarette"; "I am pining for my lover")


• ache, smart, hurt -- (be the source of pain)