THIRSTING Meaning and
Definition
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Thirsting is a verb that refers to the intense desire for something, usually a physical need such as water or other liquid refreshments. It is the state of being extremely thirsty and experiencing a strong urge or craving for hydration.
In a literal sense, thirsting indicates a feeling of dryness or dehydration in the body, resulting in a compelling need to consume fluids to quench one's thirst. It is often accompanied by symptoms such as a dry mouth or throat, a parched feeling, and a persistent longing for water.
Metaphorically, thirsting can also symbolize a strong yearning or craving for something that goes beyond physical thirst. It can indicate an intense longing or desire for knowledge, success, achievement, love, or any other deeply felt aspiration. For example, one may say they are thirsting for knowledge, indicating an intense passion and longing to learn and acquire new information.
Thirsting can also connote a sense of desperation or urgency in obtaining what one desires. It reflects the intensity of the need or want, and often implies a longing that may be difficult to satiate. Whether it be a physical longing or a metaphorical one, thirsting signifies a strong and persistent desire for something that is deemed essential or highly valued.
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Etymology of THIRSTING
The word thirsting is formed by adding the suffix -ing to the root word thirst.
The word thirst originated from the Old English word þurst, which has Germanic origins. It can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word *þurstus. This word has cognates in various Germanic languages such as Old Frisian thurst, Old High German dursta, and Dutch dorst.
In turn, the Proto-Germanic word *þurstus can be traced back to the Proto-Indo-European root *ters-, which means to dry or to be dry.
Over time, the word thirst evolved in Middle English and took on the modern spelling and pronunciation. To form the present participle, thirsting, the suffix -ing is added to the verb thirst.
Conjugate verb Thirsting
CONDITIONAL
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FUTURE
I
will thirst
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FUTURE PERFECT
I
will have thirsted
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PAST
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thirsted
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thirsted
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PAST PERFECT
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PRESENT
I
thirst
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thirst
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thirst
PRESENT PERFECT
I
have thirsted
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am thirsting
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are thirsting
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was thirsting
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will be thirsting
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have been thirsting
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would be thirsting
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