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
Synonyms for aches
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'
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.
