durst

Meanings

• adjective

  Extremely thirsty or in need of something, such as money or support.

  - "He was durst when he arrived in the desert."
  - "She was durst for a drink after the long hike."
  - "The company was durst for investment during the economic downturn."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with durst
thirst , first , pirst , burst

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Homophones

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1. durst (en) : An archaic or dialectal term for 'dare'.
   

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Variants

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dare , durst

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Etymology

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Old English 'thirsty, dry, parched', from 'dur' meaning 'hard, dry'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'durst' is not commonly used in modern English and is mostly found in archaic or dialectal usage.

2. The word 'durst' is related to the word 'thirsty', but it conveys a stronger sense of need or desperation.

3. In Middle English, the word 'durst' was also used as a verb meaning 'to dare'.

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Related Concepts

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1. thirst: A strong desire to drink water or other liquids due to lack of hydration.

2. desperation: A state of extreme anxiety or distress, often caused by a lack of resources or hope.

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How to Memorize "durst"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person in the desert, extremely thirsty and reaching out for water. Imagine yourself in the same situation to understand the meaning of 'durst'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'durst' with the feeling of extreme thirst or need. Think of situations where someone is in dire need of something and use the word 'durst' to describe it.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the etymology of the word, 'dur' meaning 'hard, dry', and associate it with the feeling of extreme thirst or need.

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