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devouring Synonyms & Antonyms

Phonetic codes: D IH0 V AW1 ER0 IH0 NG

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Devouring as a Verb

1

present participle and gerund of devour

Devouring as a Noun

1

The act by which something is devoured.

Devouring as an Adjective

1

That devours.

Devouring in a Sentence

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Word Forms & Grammar

devouring

devouring (plural devourings)

devouring (comparative more devouring, superlative most devouring)

Words That Rhyme With Devouring

Quick Facts About Devouring

Part of speechverb, noun, adjective
Meaningpresent participle and gerund of devour
Pluraldevourings
Comparative / superlativemore devouring, most devouring

Devouring: Your Questions Answered

Is devouring a verb or a noun?

Devouring is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun and an adjective.

What is the plural of devouring?

The plural of devouring is devourings.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of devouring?

The comparative form is more devouring and the superlative form is most devouring.