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hunger

noun verb

Strong desire for something (not food or drink)

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
H
Ends with
R
Contains
UN
Scrabble score
10
CEFR level
B1

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noun

  1. Strong desire for something (not food or drink)

    “A thirst for knowledge”

noun

  1. A physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation

verb

  1. Be hungry; go without food

    “Let's eat — I'm starving!”

verb

  1. Have a craving, appetite, or great desire for

verb

  1. Feel the need to eat

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Example Sentences

A thirst for knowledge
Hunger for affection
Let's eat — I'm starving!

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