thirst

US /θɝːst/
UK /θɝːst/
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a feeling of needing or wanting to drink something

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I woke up in the middle of the night with a terrible thirst.
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After the long hike, their thirst was immense.
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drynessdehydration
2.

a strong desire for something

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He had a deep thirst for knowledge.
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Her thirst for adventure led her to travel the world.
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desirecravinglongingyearninghunger
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feel a need to drink

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After running the marathon, he really thirsted for a cold drink.
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The plants thirsted for water after weeks of drought.
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cravelong foryearn for
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have a strong desire for something

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He thirsted for revenge after the betrayal.
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The young artist thirsted for recognition.
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cravelong foryearn forhunger forpine for