craving
Translation
craving, longing, yearning
Examples
She had a sudden craving for chocolate.
She had a sudden craving for chocolate.
He couldn't ignore his craving for adventure.
He couldn't ignore his craving for adventure.
Grammar Patterns
((a craving)) ((for sth.)) a strong desire for (sth.) She had a craving for chocolate.
Similar Words
Synonyms: longing, desire, urge
Etymology
From the Old English 'crafian' (to demand). The '-ing' suffix forms a noun.
Memory Tips
Think of 'craving' as something you 'crave' so much you're 'raving' about it.