hunger

UK
/ˈhʌŋɡə/
US
/ˈhʌŋɡɚ/
hungernoun
hungers
pl
Translations
His hunger for knowledge was insatiable.
Его жажда знаний была ненасытной.
The hunger in the region has reached critical levels.
Голод в регионе достиг критического уровня.
Definitions
A feeling of discomfort or weakness caused by lack of food, coupled with the desire to eat.
After skipping breakfast, she felt a strong hunger by lunchtime.
A strong desire or craving for something.
He had a hunger for knowledge that drove him to read every book he could find.
The state of having a shortage of food, especially in a large population.
The organization works to alleviate hunger in impoverished communities around the world.
Synonyms
desire for food
need for sustenance
hungerverb
hungered
Past Simple
hungered
Past Participle
hungering
Gerund
UK
/ˈhʌŋɡə/
US
/ˈhʌŋɡɚ/
Translations
During the war, many people began to hunger.
Во время войны многие люди начали голодать.
Additional translations
испытывать нехватку чего-либо
Definitions
To have a strong desire or craving for something.
She hungered for knowledge and spent hours reading every day.
To suffer from lack of food; to be hungry.
During the long winter, many animals hungered in the barren landscape.
Synonyms
long (for)
pine (for)
thirst (for)
ache (for)
lust (for)
hungeradjective
UK
/ˈhʌŋɡə/
US
/ˈhʌŋɡɚ/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "hunger strike", "hunger relief")
Definitions
Relating to or intended to address hunger or the hungry.
The charity organised a hunger relief campaign.