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hungry

The correct spelling is hungry.

How to pronounce hungry

/ˈhʌŋ.ɡɹi/
adjective

IPA: /ˈhʌŋ.ɡɹi/

Say it like: Hun-gree

The correct spelling is hungry. Affected by hunger; desiring of food; having a physical need for food. For example: "My kids go to bed hungry every night because I haven't got any money."

Usage Examples

My kids go to bed hungry every night because I haven't got any money.

a hungry soil

Definition

adjective

  1. 1.Affected by hunger; desiring of food; having a physical need for food.
  2. 2.Causing hunger
  3. 3.Eager, having an avid desire (‘appetite’) for something.
  4. 4.Not rich or fertile; poor; barren; starved.

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