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2 ache

Function:

noun

Inflected forms:

plural aches

Meaning:

[count] : a pain that is not sharp but continues for a long time He had a dull ache in his back from lifting boxes all day. muscle achesoften used in combination with parts of the body a headache a stomachache toothachesoften used figuratively She looked through the old pictures with a dull ache in her heart. Aches and pains are many small pains that happen at the same time and make people feel uncomfortable. Symptoms of the flu include fever, general aches and pains, and sore throat. the many aches and pains of old age
—achy Listen to audio /ˈeɪki/ adjective ach·i·er; ach·i·est My feet are tired and achy from walking all day.
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