Take one if you are hungry.
Take one if you are hungry.
English
hungry
ˈhʌŋɡri, ˈhʌŋ.ɡri, ˈhʌŋ.ɡɹi
Meaning: wanting or needing food
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Example sentences
The children were hungry after playing outside all afternoon.
The children were hungry after playing outside all afternoon.
The hungry child begged for a piece of bread.
The hungry child begged for a piece of bread.
The smell of cinnamon always makes me hungry for cookies.
The smell of cinnamon always makes me hungry for cookies.
A hungry dog may slobber at the smell of dinner.
A hungry dog may slobber at the smell of dinner.
Usage Notes
Commonly used to describe the physical sensation of needing to eat. Can also be used figuratively to mean 'eager' for something (e.g., 'hungry for success').
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