HUNGER


Meaning of HUNGER in English

■ noun

1》 a feeling of discomfort or weakness caused by lack of food, coupled with the desire to eat.

2》 a strong desire: her ~ for knowledge.

■ verb

1》 ( ~ after/for ) have a strong desire for.

2》 archaic feel or suffer ~.

Origin

OE hungor (n.), hyngran (v.), of Gmc origin.

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