appetite meaning
appetite :
desire, hunger
noun
▪ He has a big appetite.
▪ He feels a strong hunger.
▪ Her appetite for learning is impressive.
▪ Her desire for learning is impressive.
paraphrasing
▪ craving – desire
▪ hunger – strong need
▪ longing – desire
▪ yearning – strong desire
Pronunciation
appetite [ˈæp.ə.taɪt]
The stress is on the first syllable 'ap' and sounds like 'ap-uh-tait'.
Common phrases and grammar about appetite
appetite - Common meaning
noun
desire, hunger
Part of Speech Changes for "appetite"
▪ appetize (verb) – to make someone want to eat something
▪ appetizing (adjective) – making you want to eat; delicious
Common Expressions with "appetite"
▪ lose appetite – to stop wanting to eat
▪ healthy appetite – a good desire to eat
▪ big appetite – a strong desire to eat
▪ hearty appetite – a large desire to eat or to enjoy eating
Important examples of appetite in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, appetite is used to describe a desire or hunger, often related to food or work.
Example of a confusing word: aptitude (natural ability)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
Appetite is used as a singular noun and often follows prepositions like 'for' to indicate desire.
appetite
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
appetite for success
a strong desire to achieve success, used in business contexts.
lose one's appetite
to stop wanting to eat, often used when something is unappealing.
Differences between similar words and appetite
appetite
,
hunger
differences
Appetite is a general desire for food or other things, while hunger specifically refers to the physical need for food.
appetite
,
craving
differences
Appetite is a general desire, while craving is a strong desire for a specific thing.
Words with the same origin as appetite
The origin of appetite
appetite comes from the Latin 'appetere', meaning 'to desire' or 'to seek'.
Word structure
The word 'appetite' is composed of the prefix 'ap-' (to), root 'pet' (seek), and suffix '-ite' (noun). It means 'to seek desire'.
Words with the same origin
The root of 'appetite' is 'pet', from the Latin 'petere' meaning 'to seek'. Words with the same root include 'petition', 'compete', 'appetizer'.
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