B1nounfoodsociety
US/ˈhʌŋ.ɡər/
UK/ˈhʌŋ.ɡə/
the feeling of needing food, or a serious lack of food; also a strong wish for something
In context
Millions of people around the world still suffer from hunger.
Drinking a glass of water can reduce hunger before a meal.
Her hunger for knowledge made her read every book in the library.
Words that go with hunger
verb + preposition
- suffer from hungerMany children in the region suffer from hunger.
- die of hungerThousands died of hunger during the famine.
noun + noun
- world hungerThe charity works to end world hunger.
- hunger strikeThe prisoners went on a hunger strike.
- hunger pangsHealthy snacks help stop hunger pangs.
noun + preposition
- hunger forThe young team has a real hunger for success.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I am very hunger.Correct: I am very hungry.