ache
verb (used without object)
to have or suffer a continuous, dull pain.
was aching
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past progressiveof ache.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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My knee was aching, likely a callback to surgery at 16 to repair torn ligaments.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 14, 2026
Christine LyBurtus was aching and fearful of what might happen when her 13-year-old son returned home.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2024
Five days later, his left shin was red and sore, his body was aching, and he had fever and chills.
From New York Times ● Sep. 20, 2023
After too much time in New York, I was aching for Alpine meadows, ancient forests and the rural landscape of my Swiss childhood.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 9, 2022
And since my back was aching for a chance to stretch out, I decided to help her along.
From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool
