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aching

adjective noun

causing a dull and steady pain

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
A
Ends with
G
Contains
CHIN
Scrabble score
12
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈeɪ.kɪŋ

Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. causing a dull and steady pain

    “my aching head”

noun

  1. a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain

In context

Example Sentences

my aching head
her old achy joints

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