How Do You Spell THIRST?

Pronunciation: [θˈɜːst] (IPA)

The word "thirst" is spelled with the letter combination "th" which represents a voiced dental fricative sound /ð/. This sound is produced by placing the tip of the tongue behind the upper front teeth and exhaling air while vibrating the vocal cords. The "i" is pronounced with a short /ɜ/ sound, followed by the rounded vowel sound /əʊ/ represented by the letter combination "ir". The final consonant cluster "st" is pronounced with a voiceless alveolar fricative sound /s/ followed by an unaspirated voiceless alveolar stop sound /t/.

THIRST Meaning and Definition

1. Thirst is a noun referring to the sensation or desire for fluids, particularly water, in the body due to the need to rehydrate. It is a physiological response to a lack of adequate water levels in the body, often accompanied by a dry sensation in the mouth and throat. Thirst typically arises from factors such as excessive sweating, prolonged physical activity, exposure to high temperatures, or dehydration resulting from insufficient intake of fluids.

   In addition to the physical sensation, thirst can also be used metaphorically to describe an intense, desperate longing or craving for something. This figurative notion of thirst refers to a strong desire or urge for something non-physical, such as knowledge, success, or love. It conveys a sense of urgency and passion, similar to the physical sensation of thirst.

   Thirst can also be interpreted in the context of a desire for knowledge or understanding. This intellectual thirst is an earnest longing to acquire more knowledge or to expand one's understanding of a particular subject. It reflects a hunger for learning and a pursuit of knowledge to satisfy one's intellectual curiosity.

   Overall, thirst encompasses both the physical need for hydration and the metaphorical longing for something non-physical, such as emotional fulfillment or knowledge. It represents a compelling desire that prompts action to quench the perceived deprivation or longing, whether through drinking water, seeking emotional connection, or gaining knowledge and understanding.

2. A desire for drink associated with uncomfortable sensations in the mouth and pharynx; dipsa sitis.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

3. • The sensation of a desire for swallowing a liquid, as water; a painful sense caused by the want of drink; eager desire after a thing wanted; vehement eagerness.

   • To feel the want of a liquid, as water; to suffer from the want of drink; to have a vehement desire for a thing.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for THIRST *

• thrist 66.6666666%
• thurst 23.6559139%
• thirt 2.1505376%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for THIRST

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Etymology of THIRST

The word "thirst" originated from Old English "þurst", which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "*þurstuz". This Proto-Germanic term likely evolved from the Proto-Indo-European root "*ters-", meaning "dry". The word "thirst" has remained relatively consistent in its meaning and pronunciation throughout its history in various Germanic languages.

Idioms with the word THIRST

• thirst for sth The idiom "thirst for something" refers to a strong and intense desire or craving for something, often not related to literal thirst for water. It implies a deep longing or hunger for a particular experience, knowledge, success, power, or any other object of desire.
• have a thirst for sth The idiom "have a thirst for something" means to have a strong desire or craving for something, usually in a metaphorical sense. It describes an intense longing or eagerness to pursue or obtain a particular thing, whether it be knowledge, success, adventure, or any other aspect of life. It reflects a deep hunger or passion for achieving or experiencing that particular thing.
• get up a thirst The idiom "get up a thirst" means to engage in physical activity or work that causes one to feel thirsty or desire a drink. It implies working or exerting oneself to the extent of feeling a strong need for hydration.
• thirst-aid station A humorous or slang term for a bar or place where alcoholic beverages are served.
• quench (one's) thirst at any dirty puddle To be willing to do anything in order to satisfy one's needs or desires, even if it means sacrificing standards or morals.

Similar spelling words for THIRST

• thirsty,
• thirster,
• thrusting,
• thrust,
• thruster,
• thirstily,
• Thurston,
• throstle,
• throwster.

Plural form of THIRST is THIRSTS

Conjugate verb Thirst

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have thirsted

you would have thirsted

he/she/it would have thirsted

we would have thirsted

they would have thirsted

I would have thirst

you would have thirst

he/she/it would have thirst

we would have thirst

they would have thirst

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been thirsting

you would have been thirsting

he/she/it would have been thirsting

we would have been thirsting

they would have been thirsting

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would thirst

you would thirst

he/she/it would thirst

we would thirst

they would thirst

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be thirsting

you would be thirsting

he/she/it would be thirsting

we would be thirsting

they would be thirsting

FUTURE

I will thirst

you will thirst

he/she/it will thirst

we will thirst

they will thirst

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be thirsting

you will be thirsting

he/she/it will be thirsting

we will be thirsting

they will be thirsting

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have thirsted

you will have thirsted

he/she/it will have thirsted

we will have thirsted

they will have thirsted

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been thirsting

you will have been thirsting

he/she/it will have been thirsting

we will have been thirsting

they will have been thirsting

IMPERATIVE

you thirst

we let´s thirst

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to thirst

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was thirsting

you were thirsting

he/she/it was thirsting

we were thirsting

they were thirsting

PAST PARTICIPLE

thirsted

PAST PERFECT

I had thirsted

you had thirsted

he/she/it had thirsted

we had thirsted

they had thirsted

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been thirsting

you had been thirsting

he/she/it had been thirsting

we had been thirsting

they had been thirsting

PRESENT

I thirst

you thirst

he/she/it thirsts

we thirst

they thirst

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am thirsting

you are thirsting

he/she/it is thirsting

we are thirsting

they are thirsting

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

thirsting

PRESENT PERFECT

I have thirsted

you have thirsted

he/she/it has thirsted

we have thirsted

they have thirsted

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been thirsting

you have been thirsting

he/she/it has been thirsting

we have been thirsting

they have been thirsting

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it thirst

SIMPLE PAST

I thirsted

you thirsted

he/she/it thirsted

we thirsted

they thirsted