Thirst: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฅค
thirst
[ ฮธษหrst ]
feeling
A strong desire for a drink.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- After running a marathon, he felt a deep thirst that could only be quenched by a cold glass of water.
- The desert sun left them with a relentless thirst that seemed impossible to satisfy.
for knowledge
A strong desire for something, typically knowledge or understanding.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She had a thirst for adventure and exploration, always seeking to learn something new.
- His thirst for knowledge led him to spend countless hours in the library, absorbing information.
Translations
Translations of the word "thirst" in other languages:
๐ต๐น sede
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคฏเคพเคธ
๐ฉ๐ช Durst
๐ฎ๐ฉ haus
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฟัะฐะณะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ pragnienie
๐ฏ๐ต ๆธใ (ใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท soif
๐ช๐ธ sed
๐น๐ท susuzluk
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐ์ฆ (galjeung)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุนุทุด
๐จ๐ฟ ลพรญzeล
๐ธ๐ฐ smรคd
๐จ๐ณ ๆธด (kฤ)
๐ธ๐ฎ ลพeja
๐ฎ๐ธ รพorsti
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัำฉะปะดะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แฌแงแฃแ แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ susuzluq
๐ฒ๐ฝ sed
Etymology
The word 'thirst' originated from Old English 'thurst', which is of Germanic origin. Its first recorded use in the English language dates back to the 8th century. The concept of thirst as a physical sensation has been universally recognized since ancient times, with various cultures emphasizing the importance of staying hydrated. Metaphorically, the word 'thirst' has been used to convey a strong desire for something beyond just water, such as knowledge, success, or revenge.
See also: thirsty.