He devoured the book in one sitting.

Meaning: This means that he read the book very quickly and eagerly, all in one go.

Choice of Words: Devour means to eat something quickly and eagerly. Book is a written or printed work consisting of pages glued together. Sitting means a period of time spent in a particular place or position. So, he devoured the book in one sitting means that he read the book very quickly and eagerly, all in one go.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• She devoured the book in one sitting.
• He read the book in one sitting.
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• The girl read a book while sitting on the couch.
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• The hungry lion devoured the antelope in one bite.
• The hungry shark devoured the small fish in one bite.
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