The difference between Famished and Hungry
When used as adjectives, famished means extremely hungry, whereas hungry means affected by hunger.
check bellow for the other definitions of Famished and Hungry
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Famished as a verb:
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Famished as an adjective:
Extremely hungry.
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Hungry as an adjective:
Affected by hunger; desiring of food; having a physical need for food.
Examples:
"My kids go to bed hungry every night because I haven't got any money''."
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Hungry as an adjective (figuratively):
Eager, having an avid desire (‘appetite') for something.
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Hungry as an adjective:
Not rich or fertile; poor; barren; starved.
Examples:
"a hungry soil"