ache

/ˈeɪk/

Ache

a continuous, but dull (not acute) feeling of pain in a part of the body

synonyms : aching

to ache

MAIN VERB

to feel a prolonged physical pain in a part of one's body, especially one that is not severe

synonyms : hurt

to experience a powerful and enduring longing or yearning for something or someone who is absent

synonyms : languish

be the source of pain

synonyms : hurt

Examples

1. After the long hike, I had an ache in my legs.

2. She felt a slight ache in her shoulder after the workout.

3. My grandmother always complains about an ache in her leg.

4. I had a slight ache in my arm after the vaccination.