Craving
/ˈkreɪvɪŋ/
Definitions
2 meaningsA powerful desire for something.
/ˈkreɪvɪŋ/
A strong desire or longing for something.
He experienced a strong craving for nicotine after quitting smoking.
💡 Simply: It's like when you REALLY want something, like a piece of pizza or to see your best friend. It’s a strong feeling that makes you think about it all the time!
👶 For kids: A strong feeling of wanting something very much.
More Examples
The artist developed a craving for solitude during the long project.
She suppressed her craving for fast food.
How It's Used
"People with addiction often experience intense cravings for the substance."
"She had a sudden craving for chocolate."
"The patient described a deep craving for emotional connection."
To have a strong desire for something.
/kreɪv/
Feeling a powerful desire for something.
She craved adventure after years of routine.
💡 Simply: To crave something is like REALLY, REALLY wanting something and not being able to stop thinking about it. Like when you're super, super hungry for pizza!
👶 For kids: To want something a lot.
More Examples
The athlete craved the taste of victory.
He craved a quiet evening after a long day.
How It's Used
"He craved the freedom of the open road."
"Many people crave recognition for their work."
Idioms & expressions
to have a craving for
To have a strong desire or longing for something.
"After a long hike, I had a craving for a cold drink."
From Middle English craven, cravynge, from Old English *crafian ('to beg, demand'). Related to crave.
The word craving has been used since Middle English. Early usage focused on yearning or begging for something.
Memory tip
Imagine you're really, really hungry and all you can think about is a specific food. That intense feeling is a craving.