Definition

In a way that involves eating both plants and animals.

Example

The bear omnivorously foraged for berries and fish in the river.

Conversation

Did you see how that raccoon was eating last night?

Yeah, it was going through the garbage omnivorously!

I can't believe how anything can eat like that.

Right? It's like they enjoy everything they find!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Omnivorously → It is formed from "omni-" (meaning all) and "vorare" (meaning to devour or eat). The word describes the manner of eating all kinds of food, both plant and animal.

Memory Tip

Think of 'all' ('omni-') being 'devoured' ('vorare') — that's why omnivorously means eating all types of food.

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