Meaning & Definition of word "Thirst"
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Thirst
/θɜrst/
noun:
- 1. A feeling of needing or wanting to drink.
- Example: After running a marathon, she quenched her thirst with a cold bottle of water.
- 2. An intense desire or craving for something.
- Example: He had a thirst for knowledge that drove him to read every book he could find.
verb:
- 1. To have a desire for drink.
- Example: After the long hike, they thirsted for a refreshing drink.
Etymology
Old English 'þurst', related to Old Norse 'þorsta', Proto-Germanic *thurs.
Common Phrases and Expressions
thirst for knowledge:
An intense desire to learn or acquire knowledge.
quench one's thirst:
To satisfy a desire for something, especially liquid.
thirsty work:
An activity that makes one feel the need to drink.
Related Words
quench:
To satisfy thirst or desire.
hydration:
The process of causing something to absorb water.
dehydration:
A condition caused by excessive loss of water from the body.
Slang Meanings of thirst
Meaning: Desperation for attention or affection.
Example Sentence: He's been so thirsty for likes on social media.
Meaning: Acting overly eager or desperate, often in the context of dating.
Example Sentence: She was just too thirsty at the party, constantly flirting with everyone.