OXFORD 9000
📚 noun • entry_id 15183

thirst

/θɜːst/
Meanings (ES + gloss)
sed
A sensation of dryness in the throat associated with a craving for liquids, produced by deprivation of drink, or by some other cause (such as fear, excitement, etc.) which stops the secretion of the pharyngeal mucous membrane.
He had quite a thirst on and so headed to his favourite Dublin pub.
We developed a great thirst during our hike.
ambición • ansias • hambre • sed
Sexual lust.
He had a thirst for her and she had the same for him.
Word forms
📚 verb • entry_id 15184

thirst

/θɜːst/
Meanings (ES + gloss)
tener sed
To be thirsty.
The people thirsted there for water.
ambicionar • ansiar • desear
To desire vehemently.
I thirst for knowledge and education will sate me.
to be thirsted for one's blood
Phrases
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