devour


Definition: Meaning of, devour in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / dɪˈvaʊə /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
devour devoured devoured
Present Participle Third Person Singular
devouring devours
[transitive]
  1. to eat something quickly because you are very hungry
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  2. to read something quickly and eagerly, or watch something with great interest
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  3. be devoured by something to be filled with a strong feeling that seems to control you
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  4. literary to destroy someone or something
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  5. to use up all of something
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