Thirsted: meaning, definitions and examples

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thirsted

 

[ θɜːrstɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

Thirsted is the simple past tense of the verb thirst, which means to have a strong desire for something, especially for a drink. It is used to describe a state where someone felt an intense need for water or another liquid.

Synonyms

craved, desired, longed

Examples of usage

  • After running in the sun, he thirsted for a cold drink.
  • When she woke up in the desert, she thirsted desperately.
  • The athletes thirsted for hydration after the game.

Translations

Translations of the word "thirsted" in other languages:

🇵🇹 teve sede

🇮🇳 प्यासा रहा

🇩🇪 durstig sein

🇮🇩 haus

🇺🇦 прагнув

🇵🇱 pragnął

🇯🇵 渇望した

🇫🇷 avoir soif

🇪🇸 tuvo sed

🇹🇷 susuzluk çekmek

🇰🇷 목말라 했다

🇸🇦 كان عطشاناً

🇨🇿 měl žízeň

🇸🇰 mal smäd

🇨🇳 口渴

🇸🇮 bil je žejen

🇮🇸 var þyrstur

🇰🇿 сұрау болды

🇬🇪 წყურვილი ჰქონდა

🇦🇿 susuzluq çəkdi

🇲🇽 tuvo sed

Etymology

The word 'thirst' originates from the Old English word 'þyrstan', which means 'to thirst'. The term has Germanic roots, akin to Dutch 'Dorsten' and German 'dürsten', both of which convey similar meanings. The evolution of the term 'thirsted' follows the regular patterns of English verb conjugation, shifting from the present tense 'thirst' to its past form 'thirsted'. This word has been prominent in English literature and everyday speech, often used to signify not just a physical craving for water but also a metaphorical yearning for spiritual fulfillment or knowledge. The concept of thirst transcends mere hydration; it encapsulates a deeper, often human experience of longing and desire throughout history.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,481 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.