2Likes -
2 Post By SoothingDave
-
Hunger for/after
Hello!
'Hunger for/after' as a verb means 'to have a great appetite or desire'.
If I want to say that I'm looking forward to see someone tomorrow, May I say: 'I hunger for/after to see you tomorrow?'
If so, Are these prepositions equal in their meaning (according this example)? Or Should I use only one of them?
Thank you very much!
-
Re: Hunger for/after

Originally Posted by
Ksyu-k
Hello!
'Hunger for/after' as a verb means 'to have a great appetite or desire'.
If I want to say that I'm looking forward to see someone tomorrow, May I say: 'I hunger for/after to see you tomorrow?'
If so, Are these prepositions equal in their meaning (according this example)? Or Should I use only one of them?
Thank you very much!
It's just
I hunger to see you.
although it would be very strange if someone wrote or said it to another person. It's a very rare usage. If you want a preposition you need to use the gerund "seeing".
-
Re: Hunger for/after
-
Re: Hunger for/after
"I hunger after you" or ".. for you" would indicate desire or lust.
Similar Threads
-
By mostafa.me in forum Ask a Teacher
Replies: 1
Last Post: 14-Aug-2011, 07:23
-
By vil in forum Ask a Teacher
Replies: 2
Last Post: 23-Apr-2008, 16:38
-
By angliholic in forum Ask a Teacher
Replies: 1
Last Post: 03-Apr-2007, 10:23
-
By Jesule in forum Ask a Teacher
Replies: 1
Last Post: 14-May-2006, 10:49
Posting Permissions
- You may not post new threads
- You may not post replies
- You may not post attachments
- You may not edit your posts
-
Forum Rules

Search Engine Optimization by
vBSEO 3.6.1