1 ache
Pronounced:
/ˈeɪk/
Function:
verbInflected forms:
aches; ached; ach·ingMeaning:
[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.
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.