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1ache Listen to audio/ˈeɪk/ verb
aches; ached; ach·ing
[no obj] 1 : to produce a dull continuous pain : to hurt in a way that is constant but not severe
Her muscles were aching from shoveling snow. After running the marathon, his body ached for a week. The candy's so sweet that it makes my teeth ache.often used figuratively His heart ached [=he felt sad and sorry] for the children begging on the streets.
2 : to want or desire something or someone very much — often + for After years of war, most people are aching [=longing, yearning] for peace. Her heart ached for him.often followed by to + verb I've been aching to see you.
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