Ache vs. Bellyache — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Ache and Bellyache
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Ache
A continuous or prolonged dull pain in a part of one's body
He had stomach ache
The ache in her head worsened
Bellyache
Pain in the stomach or abdomen; colic.
Ache
Suffer from a continuous dull pain
My legs ached from the previous day's exercise
I'm aching all over
Bellyache
(Informal) A whining complaint.
Ache
To suffer a dull, sustained pain.
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Bellyache
To complain, especially in a whining manner.
Ache
To feel sympathy or compassion
Ached for his heartbroken friend.
Bellyache
Any pain in the belly, stomach, or abdomen.
Eating too much candy can give you a bellyache.
Ache
To yearn or long
Refugees who ached for their homeland.
Bellyache
To unnecessarily complain or whine, often about simple matters.
Quit bellyaching about the problem and help us fix it.
Ache
A dull, steady pain.
Bellyache
Pain in the bowels; colic.
Ache
A painful sorrow.
Bellyache
To complain, especially in a whining or grumbling manner; to gripe.
Ache
A longing or desire.
Bellyache
An ache localized in the stomach or abdominal region
Ache
To suffer pain; to be the source of, or be in, pain, especially continued dull pain; to be distressed.
My feet were aching for days after the marathon.
Every muscle in his body ached.
Bellyache
Complain;
What was he hollering about?
Ache
To cause someone or something to suffer pain.
Ache
Continued dull pain, as distinguished from sudden twinges, or spasmodic pain.
You may suffer a minor ache in your side.
The aches and pains died down after taking an analgesic.
Ache
(obsolete) parsley
Ache
Rare spelling of aitch
Ache
Continued pain, as distinguished from sudden twinges, or spasmodic pain. "Such an ache in my bones."
Ache
To suffer pain; to have, or be in, pain, or in continued pain; to be distressed.
The sins that in your conscience ache.
Ache
A dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain
Ache
Feel physical pain;
Were you hurting after the accident?
Ache
Have a desire for something or someone who is not present;
She ached for a cigarette
I am pining for my lover
Ache
Be the source of pain
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