English > aching: 2 senses > noun 1, state| Meaning | A dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain. |
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| Synonym | ache |
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| Narrower | backache | An ache localized in the back |
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| earache, otalgia | An ache localized in the middle or inner ear |
| headache, head ache, cephalalgia | pain in the head caused by dilation of cerebral arteries or muscle contractions or a reaction to drugs |
| stomachache, stomach ache, bellyache, gastralgia | An ache localized in the stomach or abdominal region |
| toothache, odontalgia | An ache localized in or around a tooth |
| Broader | pain, hurting | A symptom of some physical hurt or disorder |
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| Catalan | dolor, mal |
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| Spanish | dolor |
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| Verbs | ache | be the source of pain |
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| ache | feel physical pain |