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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Ohad not eaten since breakfast

My brothers and I

O by the me

anhvint at the restaurant

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The phrase that provides the best clue to the meaning of "famished" as it is used in this sentence is:

"had not eaten since breakfast."

This indicates that they have been without food for a significant amount of time, suggesting intense hunger.