Hungering

Pronunciation: /ˈhʌŋɡərɪŋ/

Definitions of hungering

verb a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being

Example Sentences

A1 I am hungering for some delicious pizza.

A2 The children were hungering for a snack after playing outside all day.

B1 She found herself hungering for adventure and excitement in her life.

B2 The travelers were hungering for a warm meal after a long day of hiking.

C1 The artist was hungering for inspiration to create a new masterpiece.

C2 The detective was hungering for clues to solve the mysterious case.

Examples of hungering in a Sentence

formal The refugees were hungering for a stable food supply after being displaced from their homes.

informal I'm hungering for some pizza right now, let's order in!

slang She was hungering for some gossip about her ex-boyfriend.

figurative The artist was hungering for inspiration to create a new masterpiece.

Grammatical Forms of hungering

• past tense: hungered
• plural: hungering
• comparative: more hungering
• superlative: most hungering
• present tense: hunger
• future tense: will hunger
• perfect tense: have hungered
• continuous tense: is hungering
• singular: hungers
• positive degree: hungry
• infinitive: to hunger
• gerund: hungering
• participle: hungered

Origin and Evolution of hungering

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'hungering' originated from the Old English word 'hungrian' which means to feel a strong desire or craving for food.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'hungering' has evolved to not only refer to a physical craving for food but also to describe a strong desire or longing for something in a more general sense.