crave something sweet

Meaning

This phrase is used when you have a strong, sudden desire to eat desserts, chocolate, candy, or anything sugary. It describes a specific physical or psychological urge rather than just regular hunger. It is very common in casual, daily conversations about food habits.

Examples

• Every time I finish dinner, I immediately crave something sweet.

  Every time I finish dinner, I immediately crave something sweet.

• If you crave something sweet, try eating some fresh fruit instead of chocolate.

  If you crave something sweet, try eating some fresh fruit instead of chocolate.

• I'm craving something sweet, so I think I'll bake some chocolate chip cookies.

  I'm craving something sweet, so I think I'll bake some chocolate chip cookies.

• She always craves something sweet when she's stressed at work.

  She always craves something sweet when she's stressed at work.

• Do you have any ice cream? I'm really craving something sweet right now.

  Do you have any ice cream? I'm really craving something sweet right now.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ I am craving for something sweet.

  ✓ I am craving something sweet.

  The verb 'crave' is transitive and takes a direct object. You do not need the preposition 'for' after 'crave' (though 'have a craving for' is correct).

• ✗ I have a crave of something sweet.

  ✓ I crave something sweet.

  'Crave' is a verb, not a noun. The noun form is 'craving', which pairs with the preposition 'for'.

Related Expressions

Practice

• After a salty meal like ramen, I always ___.

  💡 Think of wanting chocolate or dessert.

  Show answer

  crave something sweet

• If you ___ late at night, a small piece of dark chocolate can help.

  💡 Use the base form of the phrase describing a sudden urge for sugar.

  Show answer

  crave something sweet