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earache vs aching

aching vs earache

earache and aching both are nouns.

earache is not an adjective while aching is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
earache Yes No No No
aching Yes Yes No No
As nouns, aching is a hypernym of earache; that is, aching is a word with a broader meaning than earache:
  • earache: an ache localized in the middle or inner ear
  • aching: a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain
Other hypernyms of earache include ache.
earache (noun) aching (noun)
an ache localized in the middle or inner ear a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain
earache (adjective) aching (adjective)
causing a dull and steady pain
Difference between earache and aching

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