starve

verb B2

Meaning

To starve means to suffer or die from a lack of food or to experience extreme hunger over a prolonged period.
💡 A common mistake is using "starve" to mean simply being hungry; it implies a more severe condition.

Example Sentences

If you don't eat soon , you will start to starve .

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