hunger
Translation
hunger, starvation, craving
Examples
The feeling of hunger was growing.
The feeling of hunger was growing.
She has a hunger for knowledge.
She has a hunger for knowledge.
Grammar Patterns
a hunger for ((sth.)) a strong desire for (sth.) He has a hunger for adventure.
to die of/from hunger to starve to death They were in danger of dying from hunger.
Similar Words
Synonyms: appetite, craving, desire; Antonyms: fullness, satiety
Etymology
Derived from Old English 'hungor', sharing roots with other Germanic languages like German 'Hunger'.
Memory Tips
Associate 'hunger' with the verb 'to hunt', as hunger drives animals (and people) to hunt for food.