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Learn “Consume”

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Consume

verb/kuhn-SYOOM/

Meaning

To eat, drink or use something up completely.

In context

Leaving lights on all night consumes a lot of electricity.

Remember it

'Consume' shares roots with 'consumer' — a consumer consumes goods by using them up.

Use it well

'Consume' means to eat, drink or use up; 'consumed by' can also mean overwhelmed by a feeling.