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aching

/ˈeɪ.kɪŋ/noun, adjective2 syllables

Aching means: causing a dull and steady pain.

Synonyms for aching11

noun, as in a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain

ache

adjective, as in causing a dull and steady pain

achy, painful

also used for aching

smarting, sore, achesome, raw, hurt, hurty, griefful, pained

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What does aching mean?2

adjective

1

causing a dull and steady pain“my aching head”

noun

1

a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with aching?9

three syllables

mistaking
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Aching in a sentence

  • I am not feeling well, my body is aching.Aghanim
  • I'm aching to tell this good news to my family.CM
  • I was aching to tell her the secret.CM
  • She was aching to go to the party.CM
  • The tongue ever turns to the aching tooth._undertoad
  • It hurts to even walk with my thigh muscles aching.Tappity
  • I was aching to tell you all my news.tomo
  • My tummy is aching from laughing so hard.Aghanim

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Forms of aching

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