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hurting vs ache

ache vs hurting

hurting and ache both are nouns.

hurting is not a verb while ache is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hurting Yes No No No
ache Yes No Yes No
As nouns, ache is a hyponym of hurting; that is, ache is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than hurting:
  • hurting: a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
  • ache: a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain
hurting (noun) ache (noun)
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain
hurting (verb) ache (verb)
have a desire for something or someone who is not present
be the source of pain
feel physical pain
Difference between hurting and ache

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