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Ache
Ayk
/ˈeɪk/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
ache
Dictionary meaning
A dull, persistent, moderately intense pain.
Examples
- After a night of heavy drinking, I have quite an ache in my head.
- I ached for a cigarette for weeks after I quit.
Synonyms: aching
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