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Definition ache in British English

ache verb

[intransitive] verb
/eɪk/
1

if part of your body aches, you feel a continuous pain there that is unpleasant, but not very strong

Example

All his limbs ached and he shivered with cold.

Example

Philip's head began to ache.

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2

to want very much to do or have something, especially when it is impossible

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3

if your heart aches, you feel very sad, or very sorry for someone

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Definition ache in British English