Achy and Sore

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Achy adjective - Causing or feeling bodily pain.

Usage example: unable to play in tomorrow's football game because of an achy right knee

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Sore is a synonym for achy in painful topic. In some cases you can use "Sore" instead an adjective "Achy", when it comes to topics like pain.

Nearby Words: ache, aching, ached

Sore adjective - Causing or feeling bodily pain.

Usage example: my legs are sore after that long walk yesterday

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Achy is a synonym for sore in pain topic. You can use "Achy" instead an adjective "Sore".

Nearby Words: soreness, soring, sored

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