An ache is a pain or feeling of discomfort, usually one that is steady and long lasting.
(noun)An example of an ache would be a backache from working in the garden.
An ache is a feeling of sadness or of wanting something very badly.
(noun)
- An example of an ache is the feeling of homesickness a child has when he is away at camp.
- An example of an ache is the longing of a woman who really wants a baby.
Ache is to feel persistent sadness, pain, discomfort or desire, either physically or mentally.
(verb)
- An example of an ache is feeling a sore, broken ankle.
- An example of an ache is feeling a very strong desire for a baby.
- An example of an ache is feeling very sad when your girlfriend dumps you.