devours

An devour usually means to eat or consume something quickly and eagerly.

The word "devour" is often used when talking about eating. Imagine having your favorite food after a long wait – you might start to devour it, taking big bites and enjoying every morsel. People can also use the word to talk about how someone or something is overwhelming another person, especially in a bad way. For example, "The student was devoured by the workload" means that the tasks were too much for the student to handle.

In some cases, "devour" can be used with other things besides food. If you're reading an exciting book, you might say it's devouring your attention – meaning it's so interesting and engaging that you can't put it down.