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thirst

noun verb

A physiological need to drink

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
T
Ends with
T
Contains
HI
Scrabble score
9
CEFR level
B1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

θɜːst

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Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. A physiological need to drink

noun

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

    “A thirst for knowledge”

verb

  1. Feel the need to drink

verb

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

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Example Sentences

A thirst for knowledge
Hunger for affection

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