thirst vs ache
ache vs thirstthirst and ache both are nouns.
thirst and ache both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| thirst | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| ache | Yes | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
ache is a hypernym of
thirst; that is, ache is a
word with a broader meaning than thirst:
- thirst: feel the need to drink
- ache: be the source of pain
| thirst (noun) | ache (noun) |
|---|---|
| strong desire for something (not food or drink) | a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain |
| a physiological need to drink |
| thirst (verb) | ache (verb) |
|---|---|
| have a craving, appetite, or great desire for | have a desire for something or someone who is not present |
| feel the need to drink | be the source of pain |
| feel physical pain |
Words related to "thirst"
Words related to "ache"
- aching
- achy
- act up
- backache
- bellyache
- bite
- burn
- catch
- cause to be perceived
- cephalalgia
- comprehend
- die
- earache
- gastralgia
- get
- hanker
- head ache
- headache
- hunger
- hurt
- hurting
- itch
- kill
- languish
- long
- odontalgia
- otalgia
- pain
- perceive
- pine
- prick
- shoot
- smart
- sting
- stomach ache
- stomachache
- suffer
- thirst
- throb
- toothache
- twinge
- yearn
- yen
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