My brothers and I had not eaten since breakfast, almost five hours ago, and were famished by the time we arrived at the restaurant.
Which phrase in this sentence provides the best clue to the meaning of famished as it is used in this sentence?
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My brothers and I
My brothers and I
had not eaten since breakfast
had not eaten since breakfast
arrived at the restaurant
arrived at the restaurant
by the time
1 answer
The phrase that provides the best clue to the meaning of "famished" as it is used in the sentence is:
had not eaten since breakfast
This phrase indicates that they have been without food for a significant amount of time, leading to their feeling of extreme hunger, which is synonymous with "famished."
