Cool MateMeaning of Starving
Experiencing extreme hunger or a strong desire for food.
In simple words: Very hungry
Starving in a sentence
- After running five miles, I was absolutely starving.
- She skipped breakfast and by lunchtime, she was starving.
- He's so starving that he could eat anything right now.
- They had been working all day, and by dinner time, they were starving.
- Starving children in many parts of the world need our help.
- I can't believe I waited so long; I'm starving!
How to use Starving
Used in everyday conversation to express extreme hunger. More formal contexts may prefer 'famished'.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of a star that's vanished in the sky, just like your food when you're starving.
Related words
Collocations with Starving
- starving artist
- starving for attention
- starving kids
- starving to death
- starving stomach
Synonyms for Starving
- famished
- ravenous
- hungry
- voracious
- insatiable
Common mistakes with Starving
- Confusing 'starving' with 'hungry' - 'starving' means a much stronger hunger.
- Using 'starving' with non-food contexts incorrectly.
- Saying 'I'm starving to death' can sound overly dramatic.
Starving appears in
Starving in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
جائع جداً
جوعان جداً
- Bengaliবাংলা
খুব ক্ষুধার্ত
খুব খিদে পেয়েছে
- GermanDeutsch
Hungernd, am Verhungern
Riesigen Hunger haben
- SpanishEspañol
Muriéndose de hambre
Tener mucha hambre
- Persianفارسی
گرسنه
بسیار گرسنه یا به شدت نیازمند غذا.
- FrenchFrançais
Affamé
Avoir très faim
- Hindiहिन्दी
भूखा मरना, बहुत भूखा
बहुत भूखा
- ItalianItaliano
Affamato, Morire di fame
Avere tantissima fame
- PortuguesePortuguês
Morrendo de fome
Com muita fome
- RussianРусский
Умирающий от голода
Очень голодный
- Urduاردو
Starving
Very hungry
- Chinese中文
饿死了
非常饿
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Frequently asked questions about Starving
What does Starving mean?
Very hungry
What is the definition of Starving?
Experiencing extreme hunger or a strong desire for food.
How do you use Starving in a sentence?
After running five miles, I was absolutely starving.
Can you give another example of Starving?
She skipped breakfast and by lunchtime, she was starving.
What are synonyms for Starving?
Common alternatives include famished, ravenous, hungry, voracious, insatiable.
What words go with Starving?
It commonly pairs with starving artist, starving for attention, starving kids, starving to death, starving stomach.
What are common mistakes when using Starving?
Confusing 'starving' with 'hungry' - 'starving' means a much stronger hunger. Using 'starving' with non-food contexts incorrectly. Saying 'I'm starving to death' can sound overly dramatic.
How do you pronounce Starving?
US: //ˈstɑrvɪŋ//, UK: //ˈstɑː.vɪŋ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Starving?
Used in everyday conversation to express extreme hunger. More formal contexts may prefer 'famished'.