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achy

achy · achier · achiest

With or suffering from achesWith or suffering from aches; sore.

/ˈeɪ.ki/

» I'm a little achy.

Meaning

1 senses

With or suffering from aches; sore.

More definitions

causing a dull and steady pain

Examples

1 sentences

I'm a little achy.
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Origin

From ache + -y.

From ache + -y.

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Forms

achier, achiest

Comparative	achier Lesson
Superlative	achiest Lesson

regular

Synonyms

16 synonyms

soreB1 rawA2 hurtB1 painfulB1 sufferingB2 tenderB2 aching achesome hurty griefful pained painfilled smartful smarting

Close in meaning

causing a dull and steady pain:aching

Word family

3 related words

Relatedache

Derivedachily achiness

Lessons for this word

2 lessons

A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form

See also

neighbours in the dictionary

achievableB2 achieveA2 achievementB1 achiever acidB2 acidicC1 acidification

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