noun
devouring
Devouring (noun) means the act of eating, destroying, or consuming something quickly and completely. Example: “The devouring of the forest by fire took only a few hours.”
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The act of eating, destroying, or consuming something quickly and completely.
"The devouring of the forest by fire took only a few hours."
How to use devouring
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of devouring — eating, destroying, or consuming something rapidly.
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Word forms
- Plural
- devourings
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What does “devouring” mean?
The word “devouring” means the act of eating, destroying, or consuming something quickly and completely. In plain terms, the act of devouring — eating, destroying, or consuming something rapidly.
How do you use “devouring” in a sentence?
Here is “devouring” used in a sentence: “The devouring of the forest by fire took only a few hours.”
What part of speech is “devouring”?
“Devouring” is a noun.
What is the meaning of devouring?
"devouring" (noun) means the act of eating, destroying, or consuming something quickly and completely.
