famish
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈfæmɪʃ/
KK: /ˈfæmɪʃ/
intransitive verb
Definition
To suffer from extreme hunger or lack of food.
Example
After being lost in the woods for days, he began to famish.
Tense Forms
Past: famished
Past Participle: famished
Conversation
I can't believe I forgot to eat lunch today!
Wow, you must be famish by now!
Yeah, I'm definitely feeling it. I can't focus on anything.
Let's grab some food before you really famish!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
starve
waste
languish
Antonyms
feast
satiate
nourish
transitive verb
Definition
To make someone suffer from extreme hunger or to deprive them of food.
Example
The harsh winter famished the villagers, leaving them desperate for food.
Tense Forms
Past: famished
Past Participle: famished
Conversation
I can't believe how much work we have left to do before the deadline.
I know, right? If we keep this up, we'll famish ourselves by the end of the week.
Honestly, I think we should take a break and grab some food soon.
Root Explanation
Famish → It originates from the Old French word *famer*, meaning to starve or to suffer from hunger. The word 'famish' means to suffer from extreme hunger or to cause someone to suffer from hunger.
Memory Tip
Imagine someone who is 'starving' — that's what famish means, to suffer from hunger.
Visually Confused Words
amish
samish
lamish
farish
fish
fash