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devour vs savour

savour vs devour

devour is not a noun while savour is a noun.

devour and savour both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
devour No No Yes No
savour Yes No Yes No
As verbs, savour is a hypernym of devour; that is, savour is a word with a broader meaning than devour:
  • devour: enjoy avidly
  • savour: derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
Other hypernyms of devour include bask, enjoy, relish, savor.
devour (noun) savour (noun)
the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth
devour (verb) savour (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 savour

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