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The correct spelling is consume.
How to pronounce consume
/kənˈsjuːm/
verbIPA: /kənˈsjuːm/
Say it like: Con-sum-e
The correct spelling is consume. To use up. For example: "The power plant consumes 30 tons of coal per hour."
Usage Examples
“The power plant consumes 30 tons of coal per hour.”
“Baby birds consume their own weight in food each day.”
“Desire consumed him.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To use up.
- 2.To eat.
- 3.To completely occupy the thoughts or attention of.
- 4.To destroy completely.
- 5.To waste away slowly.
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