English noun: thirst | |||
| 1. | thirst (state) a physiological need to drink | ||
| Synonyms | thirstiness | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | drive | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | dehydration, polydipsia | ||
| 2. | thirst (attribute) strong desire for something (not food or drink) | ||
| Samples | A thirst for knowledge. Hunger for affection. | ||
| Synonyms | hunger, hungriness, thirstiness | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | desire | ||
English verb: thirst | |||
| 1. | thirst (perception) feel the need to drink | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | ache, hurt, smart | ||
| 2. | thirst (consumption) have a craving, appetite, or great desire for | ||
| Synonyms | crave, hunger, lust, starve | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s PP | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | desire, want | ||