ach´ing|ly

ach´ing|ly
ache «ayk», noun, verb, ached, ach|ing.
–n.
a continuous pain, especially a dull or heavy pain: »

The boy lay still trying to forget the ache in his back. Muscular aches follow hard exercise.

SYNONYM(S): See syn. under pain. (Cf.pain)
[Old English æce]
–v.i.
1. to be in continuous pain; suffer pain; hurt: »

My arm aches.

2. to have pity or sympathy; feel: »

She ached for the hurt little dog.

3. Informal. to be eager; wish very much: »

During the hot days of August we all ached to go swimming. The lonely girl aches for home.

SYNONYM(S): long, yearn.
[Old English acan]
ach´ing|ly, adverb.

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