word
Hunger
HUH-nggur
/ˈhʌŋɡɜːr/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
hunger
Dictionary meaning
Strong desire for something, but not food or drink.
Examples
- The team had a great hunger to win the competition.
Synonyms: hungriness, thirst, thirstiness
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