hunger
//ˈhʌŋɡər//
Noun
hungerSingular
hungersPlural
1
A feeling of discomfort or weakness caused by lack of food, coupled with the desire to eat.
I felt hunger after skipping breakfast.
2
A severe lack of food in a region, causing widespread suffering or death.
Hunger remains a serious problem in many parts of the world.
3
A strong desire or craving for something.
She has a hunger for knowledge that drives her to read every day.
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Verb
hungerInfinitive
hungerPresent tense
hungeredPast tense
hungeredPast participle
hungeringPresent participle
hungersThird-person singular
1
To feel or suffer from hunger; to be hungry.
After hiking all day, we hungered for a warm meal.
2
To have a strong desire or craving for something.
She hungers for success in her career.