Aching (Noun)
Meaning
A dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient complained of a dull aching in her lower back after lifting the heavy box.
- She massaged her temples, trying to relieve the aching in her head caused by the migraine.
- His old knee injury left him with a constant aching that made it difficult to walk long distances.
- After a poor night's sleep, she woke up with a nasty aching in her neck and shoulders.
- The aching in his jaw was a symptom of his ongoing dental problem.