thirst


Definition: Meaning of, thirst in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / θəːst /

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  1. [singular] the feeling of wanting or needing a drink [↪  thirsty, hunger]
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  2. [uncountable] the state of not having enough to drink
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  3. a thirst for knowledge/education/information etc literary a strong desire for knowledge etc
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Prsesent Past Past Participle
thirst thirsted thirsted
Present Participle Third Person Singular
thirsting thirsts
[intransitive] [old use]
  1. to be thirsty
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thirst used in phrases

thirst used in phrasal verbs

  • thirst for (phrasal verb)
    1. thirst for something to want something very much
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