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Hunger meaning

What does “hunger” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“hunger” is a noun and verb with 5 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation.

hunger

noun

  1. a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation

    Synonymshungriness

  2. strong desire for something (not food or drink)

    “a thirst for knowledge”

    “hunger for affection”

    Synonymshungrinessthirstthirstiness

verb

  1. feel the need to eat

  2. have a craving, appetite, or great desire for

    Synonymscravethirststarvelust

  3. be hungry; go without food

    “Let's eat--I'm starving!”

    Synonymsstarvefamish

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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