Definitions
- Describing the act of filling oneself to the point of being uncomfortably full. - Referring to the process of swelling or becoming distended due to an excess of fluid or blood. - Talking about the act of consuming a large amount of food or drink in a short period of time.
- Referring to the act of eating something quickly and with great enthusiasm. - Describing the process of consuming something completely and without leaving any leftovers. - Talking about the act of reading or watching something with intense interest or enthusiasm.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe the act of consuming something.
- 2Both words imply a sense of intensity or enthusiasm.
- 3Both words can be used to describe the consumption of food or drink.
- 4Both words can be used metaphorically to describe the consumption of media or information.
What is the difference?
- 1Quantity: Engorge implies a larger quantity of food or drink than devour.
- 2Speed: Devour implies a faster rate of consumption than engorge.
- 3Physical sensation: Engorge implies discomfort or even pain due to overeating, while devour does not necessarily carry this connotation.
- 4Completion: Devour implies complete consumption, while engorge may imply leaving some food uneaten.
- 5Metaphorical use: Devour is more commonly used to describe the consumption of media or information, while engorge is more commonly used to describe the consumption of food or drink.
Remember this!
Engorge and devour are both verbs that describe the act of consuming something with intensity or enthusiasm. However, engorge implies a larger quantity of food or drink, often leading to discomfort or pain, while devour implies faster consumption without necessarily carrying this connotation. Devour is also more commonly used to describe the consumption of media or information.
