consume
Pronunciation: [kənˈsjo͞om]
Word
Context: “food and drink”
(verb) to eat or drink something. When you consume food, you’re putting it in your mouth and swallowing it to give your body energy.
Example
I usually consume a healthy breakfast every morning.
Example
He did not consume any snacks during the movie.
Example
What do you usually consume for dinner?
Context: “resources”
(verb) to use up a resource or energy. This happens when you use tools, time, or materials so that there's less of them left.
Example
The car consumes a lot less gas than the old one did.
Example
The project did not consume as much time as we expected.
Example
How much energy do we consume in a week?
Context: “media”
(verb) to watch, read, or listen to something for enjoyment or information. When you consume media, you are taking in movies, books, or music.
Example
She loves to consume different types of books in her free time.
Example
They did not consume anything interesting last weekend.
Example
What kind of media do you usually consume?
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