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Pronunciation: [klˈɛm] (IPA)

The word "clem" originated from the Old English word "clemman," which means to starve or be hungry. It is a rarely used word in modern English, and as such, it has very few synonyms. However, some words that can be used interchangeably with clem include famished, ravenous, starving, and empty-bellied. These words are perfect for describing the intense feeling of hunger one may experience after fasting or skipping a meal. Although the word clem may not be frequently used in daily conversations, its synonyms convey the same meaning and can be used in its place to better express the idea of starvation.
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A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Clem

Within minutes, it had been "Clem" and "Mac."
"A World by the Tale"
Gordon Randall Garrett
What Clem wanted was very simple.
"A World by the Tale"
Gordon Randall Garrett
Clem was-after a manner of speaking-a literary agent.
"A World by the Tale"
Gordon Randall Garrett

Famous quotes with Clem

  • Clem had made it known that Pollock was a great painter.
    Kenneth Noland
  • “Sometimes I see signs on walls saying ,” Clem said. “And sometimes has been crossed out and written underneath. A clear gain for civilization I would say. And the one that says . Something going on there, you must admit. Dim flicker of something. ...”
    Donald Barthelme

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