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Meaning of the word hunger in English

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hunger

US /ˈhʌŋ.ɡɚ/
UK /ˈhʌŋ.ɡər/
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Noun

1.

a feeling of discomfort or weakness caused by lack of food, coupled with the desire to eat

Example:
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He felt a pang of hunger.
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The children cried from hunger.
Synonym:
appetite starvation famishment emptiness craving
2.

a strong desire or need for something

Example:
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His hunger for success drove him to work tirelessly.
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There is a great hunger for knowledge in this community.
Synonym:
desire craving longing yearning thirst

Verb

1.

feel a strong desire or need for something

Example:
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He hungers for power.
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The team hungers for victory after a long losing streak.
Synonym:
crave long for yearn for thirst for pine for
2.

feel hungry

Example:
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I'm starting to hunger.
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Do you hunger for a good meal?
Synonym:
starve be hungry famish
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