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ACHE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Ache.

How to pronounce ache:

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Def 2 UK
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Ache - as a noun

A dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
aching12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
hurting11pain6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Ache - as a verb

Feel physical pain

Example: "Were you hurting after the accident?"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hurt7suffer12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
comprehend20perceive15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Have a desire for something or someone who is not present

Example: "She ached for a cigarette"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
languish12pine6yearn8yen6
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
hanker13long5yearn8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Be the source of pain

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hurt7smart7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cause to be perceived
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"My head aches after staring at the computer screen for too long."
"Her back aches from all the heavy lifting."
"I ache for the comfort of my own bed after a long trip."
"His muscles ache from intense exercise."
"The tooth extraction made my jaw ache for days."
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Word Game Points

Is ACHE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ache is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ACHE has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is ACHE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ache is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ACHE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is ACHE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ache is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ACHE has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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