aching vs toothache
toothache vs achingaching and toothache both are nouns.
aching is an adjective but toothache is not an adjective.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| aching | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| toothache | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
toothache is a hyponym of
aching; that is, toothache is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
aching:
- aching: a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain
- toothache: an ache localized in or around a tooth
Other hyponyms of aching include
odontalgia, backache, cephalalgia, head ache, headache, bellyache, gastralgia, stomach ache, stomachache, earache, otalgia.
| aching (noun) | toothache (noun) |
|---|---|
| a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain | an ache localized in or around a tooth |
| aching (adjective) | toothache (adjective) |
|---|---|
| causing a dull and steady pain |
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