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Meaning of 'hunger' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Hunger [ n.]
- An uneasy sensation occasioned normally by the want of food; a craving or desire for food.
- Any strong eager desire.
- To feel the craving or uneasiness occasioned by want of food; to be oppressed by hunger.
- To have an eager desire; to long.
2 . Hunger [ v. t.]
- To make hungry; to famish.

Meaning of 'hunger' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . hunger [ n]
Meaning (1):
- strong desire for something (not food or drink)
Example in sentence:
  • a thirst for knowledge;
  • hunger for affection
2 . hunger [ v]
Meaning (2):
- be hungry; go without food
Example in sentence:
  • Let's eat--I'm starving!

Nearby Words:

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