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aches

[eyks]

aches Definition

  • 1a continuous or prolonged dull pain in a part of one's body
  • 2feel intense sadness or yearning

Using aches: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "aches" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I have been experiencing aches in my back for weeks.

  • Example

    The ache in her heart never went away.

  • Example

    The athlete felt aches in his muscles after the intense workout.

aches Synonyms and Antonyms

Idioms Using aches

  • minor physical discomforts, especially those that are chronic or associated with aging

    Example

    As we get older, we tend to experience more aches and pains.

  • aches and longings

    intense feelings of sadness or yearning

    Example

    After her breakup, she was consumed by aches and longings for months.

  • aches and groans

    complaints or expressions of dissatisfaction, often used humorously

    Example

    The old car made all sorts of aches and groans as it drove down the road.

Phrases with aches

  • a continuous pain in the head

    Example

    She took some medicine to relieve her headache.

  • emotional pain or distress

    Example

    The loss of her pet caused her great heartache.

  • a continuous pain in a tooth

    Example

    He went to the dentist because of a severe toothache.

Origins of aches

from Old English 'æce'

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Summary: aches in Brief

'Aches' [eyks] refer to a continuous or prolonged dull pain in a part of one's body, or intense sadness or yearning. It is often associated with phrases like 'headache,' 'heartache,' and 'toothache.' The idiom 'aches and pains' denotes minor physical discomforts, while 'aches and longings' describes intense feelings of sadness or yearning.