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consumed

The correct spelling is consumed.

How to pronounce consumed

verb

Say it like: Con-sum-ed

The correct spelling is consumed. 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.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To use up.
  2. 2.To eat.
  3. 3.To completely occupy the thoughts or attention of.
  4. 4.To destroy completely.
  5. 5.To waste away slowly.

adjective

  1. 1.Construed with with Full of, exuding (also figuratively).

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