hunger
hunger /ˈhʌŋgɝ/
noun
-
(
)
A physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation
(
hungriness
, hunger
)
a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation
The homeless man's hunger drove him to search for food.
The homeless man's hunger drove him to search for food.
-
(
)
Strong desire for something (not food or drink)
(
hungriness
, thirstiness
, hunger
, thirst
)
strong desire for something (not food or drink)
A thirst for knowledge
a thirst for knowledge
Hunger for affection
hunger for affection
verb
-
Be hungry; go without food
(
famish
, hunger
, starve
)
be hungry; go without food
Let's eat--I'm starving!
Let's eat--I'm starving!
-
Have a craving, appetite, or great desire for
(
hunger
, lust
, starve
, crave
, thirst
)
have a craving, appetite, or great desire for
-
Feel the need to eat
(
hunger
)
feel the need to eat