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consume

English → English

verb//kənˈsuːm//

To consume something means to eat or drink it.

We consume a lot of bread in our house.

(English) We eat a large amount of bread in our home.

verb//kənˈsuːm//

To consume also means to use something up, such as fuel, time, or energy.

The old car consumes a lot of gasoline.

(English) The old car uses a large amount of fuel.

Entry ID: en:en:consume · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary