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HUNGER

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Hunger.

How to pronounce hunger:

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Hunger - as a noun

A physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hungriness
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
drive
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Strong desire for something (not food or drink)

Example: "A thirst for knowledge"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hungrinessthirstthirstiness

Hunger - as a verb

Feel the need to eat

Have a craving, appetite, or great desire for

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cravestarvethirst

Be hungry; go without food

Example: "Let's eat--i'm starving!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
famishstarve

Example Sentences

"He felt a gnawing hunger in his stomach."
"The children were crying from hunger."
"She skipped breakfast and now her hunger intensified."
"The homeless man begged for food, driven by hunger."
"They could no longer ignore the hunger pangs."
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Word Game Points

Is HUNGER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, hunger is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

HUNGER has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is HUNGER a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, hunger is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
HUNGER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is HUNGER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, hunger is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
HUNGER has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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