hunger
Meaning
Hunger is the physical sensation of needing food, often accompanied by a strong desire to eat, and can also refer to a broader craving for something essential or fulfilling.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "hunger" with "thirst," as both refer to strong desires but for different needs.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
A
woman
left
her
office
early
because
she
felt
a
sudden
hunger
and
wanted
to
buy
something
to
eat
.
She
walked
to
the
small
cafe
on
the
corner
and
chose
a
sandwich
and
a
cup
of
tea
.
While
she
waited
,
she
opened
a
book
and
relaxed
,
enjoying
the
warm
light
through
the
window
.
After
her
meal
she
felt
calmer
and
ready
to
return
to
work
.
Common Phrases
extreme hunger
hunger for knowledge
hunger pangs
Synonyms
Related Words
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