Pronunciation

/ˈeɪtʃ/

Definitions

• Noun: A feeling of discomfort or pain, especially in a part of the body. For example: “The headache was an unrelenting ache in her temples.”
• Verb: To experience a dull, persistent pain. For example: “She ached all over after a long day of work.”
• Adjective: Causing discomfort or pain. For example: “The old mattress was an uncomfortable ache for sleepers.”

Phrases

• “Suffer from an ache” means to have a continuous pain.
• “Ease an ache” refers to finding relief from pain.
• “Muscle ache” is a common term for muscle soreness.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “After the workout, she could hardly move due to the stiffness in her back.”
• Verb: “She massaged her shoulders to alleviate the deep ache that had been building up.”
• Adjective: “The weather change often causes him an ache in his joints.”

Synonyms

• Discomfort
• Pain
• Soreness
• Stiffness
• Numbness (in some cases)