verb

aching

/ˈeɪ.kɪŋ/ ach·ing 2 syllables

To suffer pain; to be the source of, or be in, pain, especially continued dull pain; to be distressed.

Word facts

Part of speech verb
Syllables 2
Letters 6
Starts with A

Definition of Aching

To suffer pain; to be the source of, or be in, pain, especially continued dull pain; to be distressed.

How to use Aching

Aching is a verb. When using it in writing, make sure the meaning fits the context of your sentence. Reading the word aloud after placing it in a sentence is a reliable check for natural usage.

Synonyms for Aching

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Antonyms for Aching

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How many syllables does aching have?

Aching has 2 syllables: ach·ing. The word is broken into 2 spoken beats.

What part of speech is aching?

Aching is used as a verb. As a verb, it describes an action or state.

What are synonyms for aching?

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How do you use aching in a sentence?

Aching can be used in sentences where a verb describing to suffer pain; to be the source of, or be in, pain, especially continued dull p is needed. Writing the word in context and reading it aloud is the best way to confirm natural usage.

What words start with the same letter as aching?

Aching starts with the letter A. You can browse all words beginning with A on the Word Explorer A page, or use the Prefix Finder tool to search for words that begin with specific starting letters.

How many letters does aching have?

Aching has 6 letters. It contains 2 syllables and starts with the letter A. In word games, letter count and syllable count can help narrow results when you know the word length.