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Ache
01
a continuous pain in a part of the body, often not severe
Examples
After the long hike, I had an ache in my legs.
I had a slight ache in my arm after the vaccination.
to ache
01
to feel a prolonged physical pain in a part of one's body, especially one that is not severe
Intransitive
Examples
After a long day of work, her back began to ache from sitting at the desk.
Prolonged standing can cause your feet to ache, especially if you're not wearing comfortable shoes.
Examples
She ached for the days when her family would gather for holidays.
He could n’t help but ache for the love he had lost years ago.
03
to cause a persistent or dull pain
Intransitive
Examples
The injury from the fall continued to ache, making it hard to move freely.
The tension in her shoulders ached after sitting at the computer all day.
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