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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.countableuncountable
- We developed a great thirst during our hike.
- He had quite a thirst on and so headed to his favourite Dublin pub.
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The condition producing the sensation of thirst.countableuncountable
- If you go out in the desert for long without water, the thirst can drive you mad.
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A want and eager desire (for something); a craving or longing.countablefigurativelyuncountable
- She had a real thirst for news and that greatly helped her career.
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Sexual lust.countablefigurativelyuncountable
- He had a thirst for her and she had the same for him.
syn. craving · longing