Hunger - Definition

n 1: a physiological need for food; the consequence of food
deprivation [syn: hunger, hungriness]
2: strong desire for something (not food or drink); "a thirst
for knowledge"; "hunger for affection" [syn: hunger,
hungriness, thirst, thirstiness]
v 1: feel the need to eat
2: have a craving, appetite, or great desire for [syn: crave,
hunger, thirst, starve, lust]
3: be hungry; go without food; "Let's eat--I'm starving!" [syn:
starve, hunger, famish] [ant: be full]