hunger
word
Definition
The feeling of needing or wanting food. It can also mean a serious lack of food in a place or a strong desire for something.
Usage & Nuances
Most often, 'hunger' means the physical feeling: 'I have hunger' is unnatural; say 'I’m hungry' or 'I feel hunger' in formal contexts. It also appears in serious topics like 'world hunger' and in phrases like 'a hunger for success' for strong ambition.
Example Sentences
Her hunger for knowledge made her read every day.
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By the time dinner arrived, my hunger was turning into anger.
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After school, I felt hunger and made a sandwich.
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Many children suffer from hunger in poor areas.
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The documentary focuses on hunger across the world, not just one country.
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You can see the hunger in his eyes when he talks about winning.
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