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ache

noun
  1. a dull, persistent, moderately intense pain
    “After a night of heavy drinking, I have quite an ache in my head.”
    aching
verb
  1. to have a desire for something or someone who is not present
    “I ached for a cigarette for weeks after I quit.”
    yen
  2. to feel physical pain
    “After a tough work-out, my body ached.”
    hurt
  3. to be the source of pain
    “My back aches.”
    smart