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hunger   (TTS Sound)

The noun hunger has 2 senses

• hunger, hungriness -- (a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation)


• hunger, hungriness, thirst, thirstiness -- (strong desire for something (not food or drink); "a thirst for knowledge"; "hunger for affection")

The verb hunger has 3 senses

• hunger -- (feel the need to eat)


• crave, hunger, thirst, starve, lust -- (have a craving, appetite, or great desire for)


• starve, hunger, famish -- (be hungry; go without food; "Let's eat--I'm starving!")