1. (

• ache ,
• aching

) a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain ;

1. (

• hurt ,
• ache ,
• suffer

) feel physical pain; "Were you hurting after the accident?" ;

2. (

• ache ,
• yearn ,
• yen ,
• pine ,
• languish

) have a desire for something or someone who is not present; "She ached for a cigarette"; "I am pining for my lover" ;

3. (

• ache ,
• smart ,
• hurt

) be the source of pain ;

1. (

• aching ,
• achy

) causing a dull and steady pain; "my aching head"; "her old achy joints" ;