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Meaning of the word thirst in English

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thirst

US /θɝːst/
UK /θɝːst/
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Noun

1.

a feeling of needing or wanting to drink something

Example:
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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.
Synonym:
drynessdehydration
2.

a strong desire for something

Example:
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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.
Synonym:
desirecravinglongingyearninghunger

Verb

1.

feel a need to drink

Example:
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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.
Synonym:
cravelong foryearn for
2.

have a strong desire for something

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