consume — to use up a resource or to eat or drink something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to use up a resource or to eat or drink something
Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈsuːm/
Example Sentences
- My little brother can consume an entire pizza by himself - he's like a human vacuum cleaner!
- Social media apps consume so much of our time that we forget to consume actual food!
- The students consume vast amounts of coffee during exam periods.
consume
VERB[/kənˈsuːm/]
to use up a resource or to eat or drink something
The family consumed all the food during the picnic.
The old engine consumed too much fuel during the long trip. (CONSUME = USE IT ALL UP.)
The factory consumed less energy, used efficient machines, and reduced electricity costs.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'consumere,' formed from the prefix 'com-' (with/together) and 'sumere' (to take or use up). The word entered English through Old French in the 14th century.
Breakdown
com- (together/with) + sumere (to take/use up) = consume (to use up or take in entirely)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
“Electric cars consume less energy than gas cars.”
“He doesn't consume alcohol at all.”
“This project will consume a lot of time.”
“The app consumes too much memory resources.”
“She was consumed with jealousy.”
📝Examples
“My little brother can consume an entire pizza by himself - he's like a human vacuum cleaner!”
“Social media apps consume so much of our time that we forget to consume actual food!”
“The students consume vast amounts of coffee during exam periods.”
“Climate change discussions often focus on how much energy different countries consume.”
“The detective was consumed by the desire to solve the mysterious case.”
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