CEFR B1

consume

verb

Meaning

To eat, drink, or use up something.

Examples

The new car consumes less fuel than the old one.
He consumed a large meal before the race.

Synonyms: eat, use, devour, expend

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consume (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /kənˈsuːm/

Definition

To eat, drink, or use up something.

Examples

The new car consumes less fuel than the old one.
He consumed a large meal before the race.
Many people consume too much sugar.

How to Use consume

consume X (collocation): To use or eat X. — "The car consumes too much gasoline."
consume X (collocation): To destroy X completely. — "The flames consumed the old wooden shed."
consume X (collocation): To absorb X's attention or emotions. — "He was consumed by grief after his loss."

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