1. (

• hunger ,
• hungriness

) a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation ;

2. (

• hunger ,
• hungriness ,
• thirst ,
• thirstiness

) strong desire for something (not food or drink); "a thirst for knowledge"; "hunger for affection" ;

1. (

• hunger

) feel the need to eat ;

2. (

• crave ,
• hunger ,
• thirst ,
• starve ,
• lust

) have a craving, appetite, or great desire for ;

3. (

• starve ,
• hunger ,
• famish

) be hungry; go without food; "Let's eat;