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emptiness vs hunger

hunger vs emptiness

emptiness and hunger both are nouns.

emptiness is not a verb while hunger is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
emptiness Yes No No No
hunger Yes No Yes No
As nouns, hunger is a hypernym of emptiness; that is, hunger is a word with a broader meaning than emptiness:
  • emptiness: having an empty stomach
  • hunger: a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation
Other hypernyms of emptiness include hungriness.
emptiness (noun) hunger (noun)
the quality of being valueless or futile strong desire for something (not food or drink)
an empty area or space a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation
the state of containing nothing
having an empty stomach
emptiness (verb) hunger (verb)
be hungry; go without food
have a craving, appetite, or great desire for
feel the need to eat
Difference between emptiness and hunger

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