Meaning of hunger in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈhəŋɡər/

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1. Verb

   hunger

   Definitions

   1. feel the need to eat
2. 2. have a craving, appetite, or great desire for
3. 3. be hungry

   Examples

   • « go without food »
   • « Let's eat--I'm starving! »

   Antonyms

   • be full

4. Noun

   hunger

   Etymology

   Old English hungor (noun), hyngran (verb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch honger and German Hunger

   Definitions

   1. a physiological need for food

   Examples

   • « the consequence of foood deprivation »
5. 2. strong desire for something (not food or drink)

   Examples

   • « a thirst for knowledge »
   • « hunger for affection »