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Uncommonconsuming
The correct spelling is consuming.
How to pronounce consuming
verb
Say it like: Con-sum-ing
The correct spelling is consuming. 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.To use up.
- 2.To eat.
- 3.To completely occupy the thoughts or attention of.
- 4.To destroy completely.
- 5.To waste away slowly.
noun
- 1.Consumption; the process by which something is consumed
adjective
- 1.Holding one's attention or interest.
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