Associations to the word «Hunger»

Wiktionary

HUNGER, noun. A need or compelling desire for food.
HUNGER, noun. (by extension) Any strong desire.
HUNGER, verb. To be in need of food.
HUNGER, verb. (figuratively) To have a desire (for); to long; to yearn.
HUNGER, verb. (archaic) To make hungry; to famish.
HUNGER STRIKE, noun. A fast undertaken as a means of protest, often by a prisoner
HUNGER STRIKES, noun. Plural of hunger strike

Dictionary definition

HUNGER, noun. A physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation.
HUNGER, noun. Strong desire for something (not food or drink); "a thirst for knowledge"; "hunger for affection".
HUNGER, verb. Feel the need to eat.
HUNGER, verb. Have a craving, appetite, or great desire for.
HUNGER, verb. Be hungry; go without food; "Let's eat--I'm starving!".

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats