the sts. Thanks a lot. If you can, please, do provide some examples.
2006-08-28 04:26:24 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
When used as a noun, an ache is a kind of pain. As in: "Can you describe the pain? Is it sharp, burning, aching...?" An ache itself can be further categorized according to character (eg dull or throbbing...), location, duration, and intensity.
When used as a verb, "to ache" is to cause an aching type of pain, or to experience one. The aching can be physical, as in "My tooth aches," or emotional, as in "She aches for validation." In this latter sense, it is nearly synonymous with "to yearn."
Used as a verb, "to pain" is to cause discomfort or distress, as in "It pains me to say this, but you should get a good dictionary."
2006-08-28 06:00:38 · answer #1 · answered by Benjamin N 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ache is a kind of pain. Ache is a dull pain that continues for a long time. For example, you can experience aching muscles after exercising, or you might have a stomach ache. Or, if you have an injury - say you twist your ankle - it might start out as a sharp, intense pain. After a few days it becomes a dull, aching pain (not as strong).
Hope that helps.
2006-08-28 11:37:36 · answer #2 · answered by dark_phoenix 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pain is usually immediate, intense and sharp. Ache is more of a dull lingering discomfort.
2006-08-28 12:41:36 · answer #3 · answered by qtpie2526 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pain is usually more acute, sharper, hurts more, needs an immediate solution. Ache is usually dull, but you can fundtion with it.
2006-08-28 11:32:50 · answer #4 · answered by Char 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋