Question

Every morning at breakfast, our small herd of Highland cattle devoured their feed as if they hadn't eaten in days.

What is the meaning of devoured as it is used in the sentence?

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

In this sentence, "devoured" means that the small herd of Highland cattle ate their feed eagerly and quickly, emphasizing their strong appetite and enthusiasm for eating.

Answer 2

[AI-generated answer — Step-by-Step Bot]

The word "devoured" in the sentence means that the small herd of Highland cattle ate their feed quickly and eagerly, as if they were very hungry and hadn't eaten in days.