Definitions for aching

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aching ach·ing

Spelling: [ey-king]

IPA: /ˈeɪ kɪŋ/

Aching is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 92 anagrams from letters in aching (acghin).

Definitions for aching

noun

1. a continuous, dull pain (in contrast to a sharp, sudden, or sporadic pain).

adjective

1. causing physical pain or distress:
2. full of or precipitating nostalgia, grief, loneliness, etc.

verb (used without object)

1. to have or suffer a continuous, dull pain:
2. to feel great sympathy, pity, or the like:
3. to feel eager; yearn; long:

Origin of aching

Middle English word dating back to 1200-1250; See origin at ache, -ing²

Examples for aching

Liberals are aching to see a Democratic president really tackle these issues in an aggressive way.

She was left with an aching desire to turn back time and stop the progression of that clock.

I went with my mind an aching void, and my heart a cold boiled potato.

She thanked him, but it was with an aching heart, for Constance could not feel this hope.

I was itchy from the bugs, aching everywhere, blistery, and wet.

These spectacles are planned with aching attention to detail.

Before morning I was aching all over: I had rheumatic fever.

The organization has been aching to move against the judiciary for some time, he said.

The other masters lived at a distance, and Ketch's old legs were aching.

Aren't you just aching for a wee house of your own, the same way that I am!