v. 1 pain, hurt, smart, throb, pound; sting My jaw has been aching since that tooth was extracted 2 yearn, long, hunger, hanker, pine; crave A hostage for a year, he was aching to see his wife and children
n. 3 pain, pang, throbbing, pounding, smarting, soreness I have had this ache in my back, Doctor, and I can't stand up straight 4 pang, pain; distress; longing There's been an ache in my heart, my darling, ever since you went away