hunger hunger /ˈhʌŋgɝ/

noun

1. () A physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation  ( hungriness , hunger )
   a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation
     The homeless man's hunger drove him to search for food.
   The homeless man's hunger drove him to search for food.
   
   
2. () Strong desire for something (not food or drink)  ( hungriness , thirstiness , hunger , thirst )
   strong desire for something (not food or drink)
    A thirst for knowledge
   a thirst for knowledge
    Hunger for affection
   hunger for affection
   
   

verb

1. Be hungry; go without food  ( famish , hunger , starve )
   be hungry; go without food
    Let's eat--I'm starving!
   Let's eat--I'm starving!
   
2. Have a craving, appetite, or great desire for  ( hunger , lust , starve , crave , thirst )
   have a craving, appetite, or great desire for
   
3. Feel the need to eat  ( hunger )
   feel the need to eat