Craving

Pronunciation: /ˈkreɪvɪŋ/

Definitions of craving

noun a powerful desire for something

Example Sentences

A1 I am craving chocolate.

A2 She has been craving pizza all day.

B1 His craving for adventure led him to travel the world.

B2 After a long day at work, I often have a craving for a cold beer.

C1 Despite being on a diet, her craving for sweets was hard to resist.

C2 The intense craving for success is what drives him to work long hours.

verb to have an intense longing for something

Example Sentences

A1 I am craving chocolate ice cream.

A2 She is craving some spicy food for dinner.

B1 He has been craving adventure lately.

B2 After a long day at work, I am craving a relaxing massage.

C1 The artist was craving inspiration for his next masterpiece.

C2 Despite being on a strict diet, she couldn't resist craving a slice of pizza.

Examples of craving in a Sentence

formal The patient's craving for sugar has been noted by the medical team.

informal I'm really craving some chocolate right now.

slang I'm totally jonesing for a burger.

figurative His craving for adventure led him to explore new places.

Grammatical Forms of craving

• past tense: craved
• plural: cravings
• comparative: more craving
• superlative: most craving
• present tense: craves
• future tense: will crave
• perfect tense: have craved
• continuous tense: is craving
• singular: craving
• positive degree: craving
• infinitive: to crave
• gerund: craving
• participle: craving

Origin and Evolution of craving

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'craving' originated from the Old English word 'crafian' which meant 'to demand, claim, or require'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'craving' has evolved to refer to a strong desire or longing for something, often food or a specific experience.