hungry
Pronunciation
Adjective
A1 Beginner
Quick answer
Feeling like you need to eat.
Synonyms and antonyms
Antonyms
Usage notes
Hungry for something, like hungry for success, describes strong eagerness rather than literal hunger.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "He was too _____ to wait for dinner and grabbed a snack."
Answer: hungry
In your own words, what does "hungry" mean?
Feeling like you need to eat.
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