bellyache vs aching
aching vs bellyachebellyache and aching both are nouns.
bellyache is not an adjective while aching is an adjective.
bellyache is a verb but aching is not a verb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| bellyache | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| aching | Yes | Yes | No | No |
As nouns,
aching is a hypernym of
bellyache; that is, aching is a
word with a broader meaning than bellyache:
- bellyache: an ache localized in the stomach or abdominal region
- aching: a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain
Other hypernyms of bellyache include
ache.
| bellyache (noun) | aching (noun) |
|---|---|
| an ache localized in the stomach or abdominal region | a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain |
| bellyache (adjective) | aching (adjective) |
|---|---|
| causing a dull and steady pain |
| bellyache (verb) | aching (verb) |
|---|---|
| complain |
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