Cool MateMeaning of Hunger
In simple words: The feeling of needing food.
Hunger in a sentence
- After running for hours, he felt an intense hunger that he could not ignore.
- Hunger can affect concentration and overall health if not addressed promptly.
- The hunger for success drives many people to work harder every day.
- Many aid organizations work to relieve hunger in impoverished regions around the world.
- She has a hunger for knowledge that motivates her to read extensively.
- During the famine, hunger became a widespread problem, causing suffering and loss of life.
How to use Hunger
Use 'hunger' in both casual and serious contexts, like discussing food needs or poverty. Avoid using it in overly formal writing.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of a 'hungry' bear — when it feels 'hunger', it needs food!
Related words
Collocations with Hunger
Opposites of Hunger
- satiation
- fullness
Common mistakes with Hunger
- Confused with 'hungry' — 'hunger' is a noun, 'hungry' is an adjective.
- Using 'hunger' in the plural form, which is incorrect.
- Mixing it up with 'thirst' — 'hunger' specifically relates to food.
Hunger appears in
Hunger in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
جوع
الشعور بالحاجة إلى الطعام.
- Bengaliবাংলা
ক্ষুধা
খাবারের প্রয়োজন বোধ করা।
- GermanDeutsch
Hunger
Das Gefühl, Hunger zu haben.
- SpanishEspañol
Hambre
Las ganas de comer.
- Persianفارسی
گرسنگی
احساس نیاز به غذا.
- FrenchFrançais
Hunger
Le sentiment d'avoir besoin de manger.
- Hindiहिन्दी
भूख
खाना खाने की ज़रूरत महसूस होना।
- ItalianItaliano
Fame
La sensazione di aver bisogno di cibo.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Fome
A vontade de comer.
- RussianРусский
Голод
Чувство, когда очень хочется есть.
- Urduاردو
Hunger
The feeling of needing food.
- Chinese中文
Hunger
想吃东西的感觉。
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Frequently asked questions about Hunger
What does Hunger mean?
The feeling of needing food.
What is the definition of Hunger?
the state of not having enough food to eat, especially when this causes illness or death
How do you use Hunger in a sentence?
After running for hours, he felt an intense hunger that he could not ignore.
Can you give another example of Hunger?
Hunger can affect concentration and overall health if not addressed promptly.
What are synonyms for Hunger?
Common alternatives include starvation, appetite, need, craving, want.
What is the opposite of Hunger?
Opposite meanings include satiation, fullness.
What words go with Hunger?
It commonly pairs with extreme, constant, global, feel, be weak from, be weak with, pangs, strike, pangs of hunger, extreme, constant, global, feel, be weak from, be weak with, pangs, strike, pangs of hunger, deep, great, insatiable, feel, have, satisfy, grow, hunger for.
What are common mistakes when using Hunger?
Confused with 'hungry' — 'hunger' is a noun, 'hungry' is an adjective. Using 'hunger' in the plural form, which is incorrect. Mixing it up with 'thirst' — 'hunger' specifically relates to food.
How do you pronounce Hunger?
US: /["/ˈhʌŋɡər/"]/, UK: /["/ˈhʌŋɡə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Hunger?
Use 'hunger' in both casual and serious contexts, like discussing food needs or poverty. Avoid using it in overly formal writing.
What CEFR level is Hunger?
"Hunger" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.