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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."

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In plain EnglishThe act of devouring — eating, destroying, or consuming something rapidly.

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devourings plural

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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.

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