hunger — a feeling of discomfort or weakness caused by lack of food
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a feeling of discomfort or weakness caused by lack of food
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhʌŋɡər/
Example Sentences
- My stomach is making weird noises - I think it's speaking the ancient language of hunger!
- The students showed great hunger for learning new vocabulary.
- After three hours of shopping, my hunger reached emergency level - code red!
hunger
NOUN[/ˈhʌŋɡər/]
a feeling of discomfort or weakness caused by lack of food
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'hungor', which traces back to the common Germanic ancestor languages. It is among the oldest recorded terms for describing hunger, the fundamental human need for food, and has remained virtually unchanged in form and meaning throughout English's development.
Breakdown
The word is a simple Germanic root with no productive morphemes; 'hungor' (Old English) developed directly from Proto-Germanic '*hungraz', where the root expresses the physical sensation and desire for food.
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📝Examples
“My stomach is making weird noises - I think it's speaking the ancient language of hunger!”
“The students showed great hunger for learning new vocabulary.”
“After three hours of shopping, my hunger reached emergency level - code red!”
“World hunger remains one of the most serious global challenges.”
“My hunger for pizza is stronger than my willpower to diet.”
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