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starving

/ˈstɑːvɪŋ/

Meanings
  • Adjective

    Lacking sufficient food for nourishment; experiencing hunger.

    - "Millions of people around the world are starving."
    - "The famine left many villages starving."

Pronunciation
  1. /ˈstɑɹvɪŋ/



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Variants
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starve , starved , starves , starving , be starved , be starving , be starving/starved
Etymology
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From Old English sterigan, meaning 'to starve'.


Trivia
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  1. Starvation can lead to a condition called 'Korsakoff's syndrome', which affects memory and cognitive function.

  2. The longest recorded fast, without food or water, was by a man named Michael F. Danilov, who survived for 382 days.


Related Concepts
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  1. Famine: A widespread scarcity of food caused by drought, pestilence, war, or other factors, leading to widespread starvation.

  2. Malnutrition: A condition caused by not getting enough nutrients from food, leading to various health problems.


Culture
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Starving is a term often used to describe extreme hunger and malnutrition. It can be a result of various causes, such as poverty, war, or natural disasters. The concept of starvation has been a recurring theme in literature, art, and music, often used to highlight the harsh realities of poverty and the human condition.

How to Memorize "starving"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person lying on the ground, weak and frail, with empty plates and bowls around them. Imagine the look of desperation and hunger in their eyes.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'starving' with the feeling of an empty stomach and the sensation of hunger.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the acronym S.T.A.R.V.E. - Sugar, Tea, Apples, Rice, Vegetables, and Eggs. This is a simple way to remember the six key food groups that can help prevent starvation.


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