Ached Meaning in English
word · lemma: ache
ˈeɪkt
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ˈeɪkt
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Definition
Felt a continuous, dull pain somewhere in your body or heart. Used for both physical pain and sometimes emotional pain.
Usage & Nuances
Usually past simple or past perfect tense. Common with body parts ('my back ached'), but also used for emotions ('my heart ached for him'). More serious than 'sore' but less than 'hurt badly'. Not used for sharp, sudden injuries.
Spanish: dolió - dolíaPortuguese (BR): doeu - estava doloridoPortuguese (PT): doeu - estava doridoChinese (Simplified): 疼了Chinese (Traditional): 痛了Hindi: दर्द हुआ - दर्द कर रहा थाArabic: تألَمَ - كان يؤلمBengali: ব্যথা করেছে - কষ্টে ছিলRussian: ныло - болелоJapanese: 痛んだ - うずいたVietnamese: đau nhức - đau lòngKorean: 아팠다 - 쑤셨다Turkish: ağrıdı - sızladıUrdu: درد ہوا - تڑپ اٹھاIndonesian: pegal - nyeri
Example Sentences
My legs ached after the long walk.
basic
His back ached from lifting heavy boxes.
basic
Her tooth ached all night.
basic
My heart ached when I heard the sad news.
natural
Even though it stopped raining, my knees still ached from the cold.
natural
She smiled, but inside she ached for her family.
natural