Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ake

verb
/eɪk/
Definition
To ache or feel a dull pain.
Examples
  • After the long run, my legs began to ache.
  • She felt a familiar ache in her heart when she saw the old photograph.
  • Sometimes, I just want to relax and let the tension in my back ache away.
Meaning
The term ‘ake’ typically refers to experiencing a mild but persistent pain in a specific area of the body. It conveys discomfort without the intensity of sharp pain.
Synonyms
  • hurt
  • pain
  • soreness
  • throb
  • discomfort