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Appetite

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈæpɪtaɪt/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈæpɪtaɪt/"]/

Meaning of Appetite

physical desire for food

In simple words: The desire to eat food.

Appetite in a sentence

• After a long hike, I had a strong appetite for a hearty meal.
• Stress can significantly affect a person's appetite, leading to either overeating or loss of interest in food.
• Children often have a fluctuating appetite, which can vary from day to day.
• His appetite for adventure took him to many countries around the globe.

How to use Appetite

Use 'appetite' in both formal and informal contexts when talking about hunger. Avoid using it in situations that don't relate to food or hunger.

Grammar pattern

have + appetite

Memory hint

Think of 'appetite' as 'a pet's bite' — when you're hungry, your stomach bites like a pet!

Related words

Collocations with Appetite

• big
• enormous
• gargantuan
• have
• lose
• build
• grow
• increase
• come back
• a lack of appetite
• a loss of appetite
• enormous
• great
• huge
• have
• lose
• give somebody
• grow
• increase
• appetite for

Synonyms for Appetite

• hunger
• craving
• desire
• longing

Opposites of Appetite

• disinterest
• aversion

Common mistakes with Appetite

• Confused with 'appetizing' which describes food that looks good to eat.
• Using 'appetite' as a verb instead of a noun.
• Incorrectly applying 'appetite' in non-food contexts.

Frequently asked questions about Appetite

What does Appetite mean?

The desire to eat food.

What is the definition of Appetite?

physical desire for food

How do you use Appetite in a sentence?

After a long hike, I had a strong appetite for a hearty meal.

Can you give another example of Appetite?

Stress can significantly affect a person's appetite, leading to either overeating or loss of interest in food.

What are synonyms for Appetite?

Common alternatives include hunger, craving, desire, longing.

What is the opposite of Appetite?

Opposite meanings include disinterest, aversion.

What words go with Appetite?

It commonly pairs with big, enormous, gargantuan, have, lose, build, grow, increase, come back, a lack of appetite, a loss of appetite, enormous, great, huge, have, lose, give somebody, grow, increase, appetite for.

What are common mistakes when using Appetite?

Confused with 'appetizing' which describes food that looks good to eat. Using 'appetite' as a verb instead of a noun. Incorrectly applying 'appetite' in non-food contexts.

How do you pronounce Appetite?

US: /["/ˈæpɪtaɪt/"]/, UK: /["/ˈæpɪtaɪt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Appetite?

Use 'appetite' in both formal and informal contexts when talking about hunger. Avoid using it in situations that don't relate to food or hunger.

What CEFR level is Appetite?

"Appetite" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.