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Hungry

UK /["/ˈhʌŋɡri/"]/US /["/ˈhʌŋɡri/"]/

Definition

feeling that you want to eat something

In simple words: Wanting food or feeling like you need to eat.

Examples

  • After not eating all day, I felt extremely hungry.
  • The children are always hungry after playing outside.
  • When I wake up in the morning, I am usually hungry for breakfast.
  • During the long hike, we became hungry and stopped for lunch.
  • She is hungry for knowledge and loves to read.

Usage notes

Use 'hungry' in everyday conversation to describe the physical feeling of needing food. It's appropriate in most contexts, but avoid using it in overly formal situations.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Think of a 'hungry bear' looking for food.

Collocations

  • be
  • feel
  • go
  • extremely
  • fairly
  • very
  • be
  • feel
  • go
  • extremely
  • fairly
  • very

Synonyms

  • starving
  • famished
  • ravenous

Antonyms

  • full
  • satisfied

Common mistakes

  • Confusing 'hungry' with 'thirsty'.
  • Using 'hungriness' instead of 'hunger' as a noun.
  • Saying 'I have hunger' instead of 'I am hungry'.