be hungry

Frequency: 9.5220.5 per million words

To be in a state of needing food.

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Examples (10)

  • I am so hungry; I could eat a horse.
  • She is always hungry after her morning run.
  • They were very hungry after hiking all day.
  • Are you hungry? I can make you a sandwich.
  • The children will be hungry when they get home from school.
  • Even after a big meal, he sometimes is still hungry.
  • We would be hungry if we skipped breakfast.
  • Don't be hungry for too long; it's not healthy.
  • By lunchtime, I am usually hungry for something substantial.
  • If you are hungry, there's some food in the fridge.