Meaning of the word devil in English
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devil
US /ˈdev.əl/
UK /ˈdev.əl/
Noun
1.
an evil spirit; a demon
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He believed he was possessed by a devil.
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The story spoke of a powerful devil lurking in the shadows.
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2.
a person who is wicked, mischievous, or annoying
Example:
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That child is a little devil, always getting into trouble.
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He's a clever devil, always finding a way to get what he wants.
Verb
1.
to prepare (food) with hot seasoning or by mincing
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The chef decided to devil the eggs with extra paprika.
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She would often devil the ham for sandwiches.
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