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ache vs hurt

hurt vs ache

ache and hurt both are nouns.

ache is not an adjective while hurt is an adjective.

ache and hurt both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ache Yes No Yes No
hurt Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, ache and hurt are synonyms defined as:
  • ache and hurt: be the source of pain
Other synonyms of ache include smart.
As verbs, ache and hurt are synonyms defined as:
  • ache and hurt: feel physical pain
Other synonyms of ache include suffer.
ache (noun) hurt (noun)
a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain the act of damaging something or someone
a damage or loss
feelings of mental or physical pain
psychological suffering
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.; the condition of an injury
ache (adjective) hurt (adjective)
damaged; used of inanimate objects or their value
suffering from physical injury especially that suffered in battle
ache (verb) hurt (verb)
have a desire for something or someone who is not present give trouble or pain to
be the source of pain be in pain
feel physical pain cause damage or affect negatively
hurt the feelings of
cause emotional anguish or make miserable
be the source of pain
feel physical pain
Difference between ache and hurt

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