Definition of ache

acheverb

đau

/eɪk//eɪk/

The word "ache" has its roots in Old English, stemming from the word "æccan," which meant "to pain, to ache." This Old English word is thought to have originated from the Proto-Germanic word "akōną," meaning "to yearn, to desire." This connection suggests that the feeling of aching was originally associated with a longing or a desire, likely for something lost or absent. Over time, the meaning evolved to specifically describe the sensation of persistent physical pain.

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to feel a continuous pain that is not severe

cảm thấy một cơn đau liên tục không nghiêm trọng

Example:
  • I'm aching all over.

    Tôi đau nhức khắp người.

  • Her eyes ached from lack of sleep.

    Mắt cô nhức nhối vì thiếu ngủ.

  • It makes my heart ache (= it makes me sad) to see her suffer.

    Nó làm cho trái tim tôi đau đớn (= nó làm tôi buồn) khi thấy cô ấy đau khổ.

to have a strong desire for somebody/something or to do something

có một sự khao khát mãnh liệt đối với ai/cái gì hoặc làm điều gì đó

Example:
  • I was aching for home.

    Tôi đang rất nhớ nhà.

  • He ached to see her.

    Anh đau lòng khi nhìn thấy cô.

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