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Meaning of hunger

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

hunger

Pronunciation:/ˈhʌŋɡə//ˈhʌŋɡɚ/

noun

Definitions

  1. A need or compelling desire for food.

  2. (by extension) Any strong desire.

    Example: I have a hunger to win.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/hunger

hunger

Pronunciation:/ˈhʌŋɡə//ˈhʌŋɡɚ/

verb

Definitions

  1. To be in need of food.

  2. (usually with 'for' or 'after') To have a desire (for); to long; to yearn.

    Example: I hungered for your love.

  3. To make hungry; to famish.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/hunger

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