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hungry

Pronunciation: [ˈhʌŋɡri]

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Learn how to use hungry in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “physical state”

(adjective) when someone feels like they need to eat food. If your stomach is growling and you want a snack, you are hungry.

Example

I am really hungry after that long walk.

Example

I'm not hungry at all; I just had lunch.

Example

Are you feeling hungry right now?

Context: “emotional desire”

(adjective) when someone has a strong desire to have something, like knowledge or success. It’s not about food, but wanting something very much.

Example

She is hungry for knowledge and loves to read books.

Example

He is not hungry for success; he is happy with what he has.

Example

What are you hungry for in life?

How to pronounce hungry

Pronunciation: [ˈhʌŋɡri]

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