consumed
Pronunciation: [kənˈsjuːmd]
Word
Context: “food and drink”
(verb) to eat or drink something. When you consume food, you are taking it in and using it for energy.
Example
I consumed a delicious pizza for lunch.
Example
I didn't consume any snacks during the movie.
Example
What kind of fruit did you consume today?
Context: “resources”
(verb) to use up resources or materials. If something consumes resources, it means it takes a lot of them to work or to be made.
Example
The new car consumes less fuel than my old one.
Example
This machine does not consume energy efficiently.
Example
How much water does your garden consume in a week?
Context: “attention and focus”
(verb) to be filled with something, like an activity or feeling, that takes all your attention. If you are consumed by something, it means it’s the only thing you can think about.
Example
She was consumed by her studies and did really well in school.
Example
He was not consumed by stress during the exam; he felt quite calm.
Example
Have you ever been consumed by a hobby you really love?
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