Meaning & use
I am thirsty
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Meanings
phrasefixed phrase
I feel the need to drink something because my body lacks water.
Grammar: A complete sentence. You can add what you want to drink with 'for': I am thirsty for water.
Patterns
- I am thirsty for something
After the long run, I am thirsty and need some water.
I am thirsty; could I have a glass of juice?
The salty food made me so thirsty that I drank three glasses of water.
phrasefixed phrasefigurative
I strongly want something such as success, knowledge, or attention.
Grammar: Used figuratively and often followed by 'for': I am thirsty for knowledge.
Patterns
- I am thirsty for something
As a young writer, I am thirsty for honest feedback.
He is thirsty for recognition, so he posts online every day.
Common combinations
- thirsty for
- The players were thirsty for a win after three losses.
- feel thirsty
- I always feel thirsty after eating salty snacks.
- get thirsty
- You get thirsty quickly when you exercise in hot weather.
- thirsty work
- Digging the garden is thirsty work.
Synonyms and how they differ
- parched
- Much stronger and more informal; it means extremely thirsty, as if your mouth is completely dry.
- dehydrated
- A medical term meaning your body has lost too much water; it is more serious than simply feeling thirsty.
- dry
- Describes a lack of moisture, often in the mouth or throat, but does not always mean you need to drink.
Opposites
Word family
- thirst noun
- the feeling that you need to drink
- thirstily adverb
- in a way that shows you are thirsty or eager
Commonly confused: I am thirsty or hungry?
I am thirsty vs hungry
Use 'thirsty' when you need a drink and 'hungry' when you need food. They are not interchangeable.
Practice
Which sentence is correct?
Choose one answer.
When you name the drink you want, use 'thirsty for'. The other prepositions do not fit this pattern.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “I am thirsty”, then check it and compare it with the examples above.