toothache vs aching
aching vs toothachetoothache and aching both are nouns.
toothache is not an adjective while aching is an adjective.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| toothache | Yes | No | No | No |
| aching | Yes | Yes | No | No |
As nouns,
aching is a hypernym of
toothache; that is, aching is a
word with a broader meaning than toothache:
- toothache: an ache localized in or around a tooth
- aching: a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain
Other hypernyms of toothache include
ache.
| toothache (noun) | aching (noun) |
|---|---|
| an ache localized in or around a tooth | a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain |
| toothache (adjective) | aching (adjective) |
|---|---|
| causing a dull and steady pain |
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