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

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 notes

In plain EnglishDescribes a body part (or feeling) that hurts with a steady, dull pain.

Common pairings

aching muscles aching feet aching heart

Word forms

more aching comparative, achings plural, most aching superlative

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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.