English / word
consume
verb B1MEANING IN ENGLISH
to eat, drink, or use up resources, materials, or energy
In context
01
We consume less sugar now.
02
Old machines consume more electricity.
Synonyms
use,eat,drink
Antonyms
produce,create,save
Collocations
consume food,consume energy,consume resources
Verb forms
Past: consumed · Past participle: consumed · -ing: consuming