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hurt vs ache

ache vs hurt

hurt and ache both are nouns.

hurt is an adjective but ache is not an adjective.

hurt and ache both are verbs.

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

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