adjective
Uncommon
aching
AY-kihng
Aching (adjective) means feeling or causing a continuous dull pain. Example: “She soaked her aching feet after the long shift.”
adjective
1
Feeling or causing a continuous dull pain.
"She soaked her aching feet after the long shift."
"He had an aching sense of regret about the missed opportunity."
How to use aching
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes a body part (or feeling) that hurts with a steady, dull pain.
Common pairings
aching muscles
aching feet
aching heart
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Word forms
- Plural
- achings
- Comparative
- more aching
- Superlative
- most aching
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Related words
Rhymes for aching
teaching
reaching
poaching
coaching
preaching
bleaching
breaching
approaching
bellyaching
encroaching
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Frequently asked questions
What does “aching” mean?
The word “aching” means feeling or causing a continuous dull pain. In plain terms, describes a body part (or feeling) that hurts with a steady, dull pain.
How do you pronounce “aching”?
“Aching” is pronounced AY-kihng (/ˈeɪ.kɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “aching” in a sentence?
Here is “aching” used in a sentence: “She soaked her aching feet after the long shift.”
What part of speech is “aching”?
“Aching” is an adjective.
Is “aching” a common word?
“Aching” is an uncommon word in modern English.
