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hanker vs ache

ache vs hanker

hanker is not a noun while ache is a noun.

hanker and ache both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hanker No No Yes No
ache Yes No Yes No
As verbs, ache is a hyponym of hanker; that is, ache is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than hanker:
  • hanker: desire strongly or persistently
  • ache: have a desire for something or someone who is not present
Other hyponyms of hanker include languish, pine, yearn, yen.
hanker (noun) ache (noun)
a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain
hanker (verb) ache (verb)
desire strongly or persistently have a desire for something or someone who is not present
be the source of pain
feel physical pain
Difference between hanker and ache

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