When you are deprived of something, it means you don’t have something you really need or want. Imagine you have a favorite toy that you love to play with every day. If someone takes that toy away, you might feel sad because you can’t play with it anymore. That’s kind of like being deprived of your toy.
Now think about your favorite snack. If you really want to eat it but there’s none left, you might feel a little upset or disappointed. Not having your snack is like being deprived of it.
Another way to understand ‘deprive’ is like when you are really thirsty on a hot day. You need water to feel better, but if there’s no water around, you feel uncomfortable. Not having water is being deprived of something your body needs.
Being deprived can make people feel sad, lonely, or even tired. It’s important to share and make sure everyone has what they need so no one feels deprived.