hungry

/ˈhʌŋ.ɡɹi/adj
Early Childhood
1

Affected by hunger; having the physical need for food.

2

Causing hunger.

3

Eager; having an avid desire or appetite for something.

4

Not rich or fertile; poor; barren; starved.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing