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Appetite

UK /["/ˈæpɪtaɪt/"]/ US /["/ˈæpɪtaɪt/"]/ Pronunciation

Definition

physical desire for food

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In simple words: The desire to eat food.

Examples

• 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.

Usage notes

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!

Collocations

• 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

• hunger
• craving
• desire
• longing

Antonyms

• disinterest
• aversion

Common mistakes

• 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.