thirst

//θɜːst//
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Noun

thirstSingular
thirstsPlural
1

A feeling of needing or wanting to drink something.

After running for an hour, I felt a strong thirst.

2

A strong desire or craving for something.

She has a thirst for knowledge that drives her to read every day.

Verb

thirstInfinitive
thirstPresent tense
thirstedPast tense
thirstedPast participle
thirstingPresent participle
thirstsThird-person singular
1

To feel a need to drink.

After running for an hour, I began to thirst.

2

To have a strong desire or craving for something.

She thirsts for knowledge and reads every book she can find.

Synonym