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UK//stəːv//US//stɑrv//

Meaning of To starve

To suffer or die due to a lack of food.

In simple words: To suffer or die from not eating enough food.

To starve in a sentence

  • Many animals starve during the harsh winter months.
  • Without food, they would starve within days.
  • The refugees feared they might starve if help did not arrive soon.
  • He was afraid his plants would starve without enough water.
  • Children in some countries still starve from lack of resources.

How to use To starve

Use 'starve' mainly in serious contexts, like hunger or deprivation. Avoid using it for casual situations; instead, use it for urgent matters.

Grammar pattern

starve + object

Memory hint

Think of a 'star' dying without food - 'star-vation'!

Related words

Collocations with To starve

  • starve to death
  • starve for attention
  • starve someone
  • starve a feeling
  • starve in silence

Synonyms for To starve

Common mistakes with To starve

  • Confused with 'hunger' as a verb.
  • Using 'starve' in a non-serious context.
  • Incorrectly conjugating the verb.

Compare To starve with Famine, Deprive, Fast, Hunger

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Frequently asked questions about To starve

What does To starve mean?

To suffer or die from not eating enough food.

What is the definition of To starve?

To suffer or die due to a lack of food.

How do you use To starve in a sentence?

Many animals starve during the harsh winter months.

Can you give another example of To starve?

Without food, they would starve within days.

What are synonyms for To starve?

Common alternatives include famine, deprive, fast, hunger, waste away.

What words go with To starve?

It commonly pairs with starve to death, starve for attention, starve someone, starve a feeling, starve in silence.

What are common mistakes when using To starve?

Confused with 'hunger' as a verb. Using 'starve' in a non-serious context. Incorrectly conjugating the verb.

How do you pronounce To starve?

US: //stɑrv//, UK: //stəːv//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use To starve?

Use 'starve' mainly in serious contexts, like hunger or deprivation. Avoid using it for casual situations; instead, use it for urgent matters.