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devour vs savor

savor vs devour

devour is not a noun while savor is a noun.

devour and savor both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
devour No No Yes No
savor Yes No Yes No
As verbs, savor is a hypernym of devour; that is, savor is a word with a broader meaning than devour:
  • devour: enjoy avidly
  • savor: derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
Other hypernyms of devour include bask, enjoy, relish, savour.
devour (noun) savor (noun)
the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth
devour (verb) savor (verb)
eat greedily derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
eat up completely, as with great appetite taste appreciatively
to consume give taste to
enjoy avidly have flavor; taste of something
Difference between devour and savor

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