starved
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈstɑːrvd/
KK: /ˈstɑrvd/
adjective
Definition
Very hungry or in a state of extreme hunger, often due to a lack of food.
Example
After skipping breakfast and lunch, I felt starved by dinner time.
Conversation
I can't believe how long it's been since I last ate.
I know, I feel starved too!
Let's grab something to eat; I'm really craving a burger.
Great idea! I hope they have fries because I'm starved for those.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
famished
ravenous
hungry
Antonyms
satiated
full
nourished
verb
Definition
To suffer or die from lack of food.
Example
The stray dog looked starved and needed help.
Tense Forms
Past: starved
Past Participle: starved
Conversation
I can't believe I starved myself all afternoon while studying.
Really? You should have taken a break to eat something.
I know, right? I was so focused that I just forgot.
Root Explanation
Starved originates from the Old English 'styrfan', meaning to die or perish from lack of food. The word describes the state of suffering from extreme hunger or lack of nourishment.
Memory Tip
Imagine someone who is 'perishing' ('styrfan') from not having enough food — that's why starved means to suffer from extreme hunger.
Visually Confused Words
unstarved
strived
staired
scarved
tarve
stave
saved
unstaved