Thirst

Pronunciation: /θɜrst/

Definitions of thirst

noun a strong desire for something to drink; a sensation of dryness in the mouth and throat due to lack of fluid intake

Example Sentences

A1 I have a thirst for knowledge.

A2 After playing outside, the children had a thirst for water.

B1 The long hike left me with a thirst that could only be quenched by a cold drink.

B2 His thirst for adventure led him to travel to remote places.

C1 The scientist's thirst for discovery drove him to conduct groundbreaking research.

C2 Her thirst for success propelled her to work tirelessly towards her goals.

Examples of thirst in a Sentence

formal After running a marathon, the athletes had a strong thirst and quickly reached for some water.

informal I'm so thirsty, I could drink a whole gallon of water right now.

slang I'm dying of thirst, let's grab a cold one from the fridge.

figurative His thirst for knowledge was insatiable, always seeking to learn something new.

Grammatical Forms of thirst

• past tense: thirsted
• plural: thirsts
• comparative: thirstier
• superlative: thirstiest
• present tense: thirst
• future tense: will thirst
• perfect tense: have thirsted
• continuous tense: is thirsting
• singular: thirst
• positive degree: thirsty
• infinitive: to thirst
• gerund: thirsting
• participle: thirsted

Origin and Evolution of thirst

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'thirst' originated from the Old English word 'thurst', which can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word 'thurstus'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'thirst' has retained its original meaning of a strong desire for something to drink, but it has also evolved to encompass a metaphorical sense of craving or longing for something beyond just water.