aches
word · lemma: ache
Definition
Aches are continuous, usually dull pains in parts of your body. People often use it for things like headaches, backaches, or muscle aches.
Usage & Nuances
Usually plural for body pain: 'muscle aches', 'back aches'. More subtle than 'pain', which can be strong or sudden. More common in informal and spoken English. Often used to talk about general discomfort, especially when sick.
Spanish: doloresPortuguese (BR): doresPortuguese (PT): doresChinese (Simplified): 疼痛Chinese (Traditional): 疼痛Hindi: दर्दArabic: آلامBengali: যন্ত্রণা - ব্যথাRussian: ноющая боль - ломотаJapanese: 痛み（うずくような） - 鈍い痛みVietnamese: đau nhứcKorean: 쑤심 - 통증(지속적인)Turkish: ağrı - sızıUrdu: درد - تکلیفIndonesian: nyeri - pegal
Example Sentences
She has body aches when she gets the flu.
basic
My legs ache after walking all day.
basic
He is staying home because of muscle aches.
basic
These aches just won’t go away, no matter how much I rest.
natural
She complained of back aches after moving the furniture.
natural
After that workout, my whole body aches in places I didn’t even know existed!
natural