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hunger

Pronunciation: [ˈhʌŋɡər]

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Learn how to use hunger in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “basic needs”

(noun) a feeling you get when you need to eat. It’s your body telling you that it wants food, like when your stomach growls or feels empty.

Example

I felt a strong hunger after playing outside all day.

Example

She didn't show any hunger after eating a big lunch.

Example

Are you feeling any hunger before dinner?

Context: “social issues”

(noun) a situation where many people do not have enough food to eat. It’s a big problem when people in some places are very hungry all the time.

Example

The charity is working hard to help end hunger in our community.

Example

There is less hunger in our city than there used to be.

Example

What can we do to help fight hunger around the world?

Context: “desire”

(verb) to want or need something very much. It’s not just about food, but can also mean a strong wish for something, like knowledge or success.

Example

He hungers for knowledge and reads many books.

Example

She does not hunger for fame and prefers to stay out of the spotlight.

Example

What do you hunger for the most in life?

How to pronounce hunger

Pronunciation: [ˈhʌŋɡər]

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