[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.
▪ 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.




