thirst

🇺🇸 /θɜːrst/ 🇬🇧 /θɜːst/
Frequency
Difficulty
Tags TOP10000CEFR-B2
noun
R

the need to drink

After running, I had a strong thirst for water.

R

not having enough water

The travelers suffered from thirst in the desert.

R

a strong want for something

She has a thirst for learning new things.

verb
R

to need a drink

After the long walk, we began to thirst for some cold water.

translation

n. the need to drink; not having enough water; a strong want for something
v. to need a drink

Word Forms

3rd Present thirsts
Progressive thirsting
Past thirsted
Plural thirsts
Perfect thirsted