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hunger
noun
verb
Strong desire for something (not food or drink)
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noun
Strong desire for something (not food or drink)
“A thirst for knowledge”
noun
A physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation
verb
Be hungry; go without food
“Let's eat — I'm starving!”
verb
Have a craving, appetite, or great desire for
verb
Feel the need to eat
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A thirst for knowledge
Hunger for affection
Let's eat — I'm starving!
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